NHTSA Recall 17V542000: Seat belts: rear/other
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,927 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V542000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | T54 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | August 31, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
Safety risk
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V542000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.