NHTSA Recall 23V010000: Inverter (hybrid propulsion system) and connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 67,117 vehicles. It affects 2017–2023 Chrysler Pacifica.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V010000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03A |
| Components | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM › INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES |
| Report received | January 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 23, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) 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.
Safety risk
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) 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, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V010000
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.