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NHTSA Recall 18V395000: Anti-theft devices (equipment) and electrical system: control module

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 240,242 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

240,242
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (July 9)
NHTSA campaign18V395000
Manufacturer campaignU50
ComponentsEQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › ANTI-THEFT › CONTROL MODULE
Report receivedJune 14, 2018
Owner notificationJuly 9, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 18V395000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Pacifica2017, 2018

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.