Vehicle recall 18V740000 · October 19, 2018
2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.
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 Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.
- Consequence
- The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-434-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V740000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U94
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
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 Plug-IN Hybrid (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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