Vehicle recall 18V395000 · June 14, 2018
2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica
The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool.
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 2017-2018 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V395000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U50
- Owner notification
- July 9, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 240,242
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices; Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
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 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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