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Chrysler Pacifica Recall 18V395: Parking Release Plug Can Pop Out, Allowing Rollaway

NHTSA campaign 18V395, reported June 14, 2018, 240,242 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The Manual Park Release plug in certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles can be removed without a tool. Because of this, the vehicle does not fully meet federal theft protection requirements under FMVSS 114.

If the Manual Park Release is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away, striking and injuring a bystander or causing a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the Manual Park Release plug free of charge. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (Chrysler recall number U50). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for 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 18V395Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
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 Pacifica20172018