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Chrysler Pacifica Recall 17V482: Rear Pinion Bracket May Crack, Causing Wheel Wobble

NHTSA campaign 17V482, reported July 28, 2017, 524 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear pinion bracket on both sides of certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by Vantage Mobility International (VMI) may crack. When this happens, the axle is not centered and the wheel can wobble.

A wheel wobble may cause a loss of control, which increases the risk of a crash. VMI will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets free of charge. Owners can contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082 (VMI recall number PAC20170728). Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V482Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
Risk
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Pacifica2017