Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (“Phev”). The 12 Volt Isolator Post Located Behind The Driver’S Seat May Develop High Resistance.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
PACIFICA HYBRID
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V334000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
A High Resistance Electrical ConneCTIon May Result In The ConneCTIon Overheating, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire With The Vehicle On Or Off.
Fix Defect
FCA Will Conduct A Voluntary Safety Recall On Affected Vehicles To Increase The Torque And Install A Waterproof Gasket To The 12V Isolator Post, The Post Will Also Be Inspected For Signs Of Contamination. In The Event The Post Is Compromised, The 12V Isolator Post And Associated Cables Will Be Replaced. Until The Final Remedy Is Available, Customers Should Bring Their Vehicles To Dealers For An Interim InspeCTIon Of This Joint. The Recall Remedy Is Currently Under Development. FCA Us Llc Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Perform An Interim InspeCTIon Of This Joint. If The InspeCTIon Indicates The Joint Is Compromised, Owners Will Receive A Loaner Vehicle, Until A Final Remedy Is Developed. Interim Notifications Are Expected To Begin Around June 22, 2020. The Recall Began July 30, 2020. Owners May Contact FCA Us Llc Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. FCA Us Llc’S Number For This Recall Is W46. Note: Consumers Are Advised To Exercise The Following Precautions Until The Vehicle Has The Final Repair Completed: Do Not Park These Vehicles Inside Of Buildings Or Structures, Or Near Other Vehicles. Additionally, Keep LiquIDS Out Of The Backseat Area, Including But Not Limited To Beverages, Wet Items, Umbrellas, Or Bottled LiquIDS That May Leak.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23079
Date Owners Notified
20200730
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20200609
Make Campaign Number
W46