NHTSA recall 18V395000
Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Chrysler Pacifica
Reported Jun 14, 2018240,242 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number U50Built Jun 15, 2016 – Apr 6, 2018
The defect
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."
The risk
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
The 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.
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