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Chrysler Pacifica Recall 18V049: Engine May Stall Due to Software Sync Issue

NHTSA campaign 18V049, reported January 11, 2018, 153,859 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles with the 3.6L engine may have engine control software that falls out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor. When this happens, the engine can stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, so affected owners should have this addressed promptly. Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the engine control software free of charge.

Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions about this recall (Chrysler recall number U01). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V049Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
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