Chrysler (FCA US) – Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short

Chrysler (FCA US) 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.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20230117
NHTSA ID 23V010000
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) 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is 03A.
Recall Code 03A
Potentially Affected 67117
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V010000)

What the owner should do?

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