Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short

Recall Information

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA ID 23V010000
Report Received Date 1/17/2023
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected 67,117
Completion Rate 94.53%
Recall Category Vehicle
Rework Status Original
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Issue

An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V010000

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