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- 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.
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
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Pacifica | 20172018 |
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