Vehicle recall 18V049000 · January 11, 2018
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U01
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 153,859
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Pacifica (2017): 2017
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