The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Catalytic Convertor
Hybrid Propulsion System

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.

Actions

FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.

Documents (14)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Renotification Representative Copy
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - U94 Owner - Expansion
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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