Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, “Theft Protection.”
Chrysler (FCA US) – Unintentional Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 114
| Report Received Date | 06/14/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V395000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50. |
| Recall Code | U50 |
| Potentially Affected | 240242 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V395000) |
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