Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Vehicle Fire When Parked
USChrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Vehicle Fire When Parked
Recalling Firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Affected Products
Vehicle Fire When Parked
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Vehicle Fire When Parked |
| Nhtsa id | 24V536000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V536000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position. |
| Completion rate | 74.97 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 73B |
| Potentially affected | 15910 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |
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