Campaign 17V-371

Affected vehicles have diodes in the Power Inverter Module ("PIM") that may fail due to an overvoltage condition

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The affected vehicles have diodes in the Power Inverter Module ("PIM") that may fail due to an overvoltage condition. If the diodes fail, the vehicle will not move under its own power.

Consequence

A vehicle that suddenly cannot be driven, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module, Battery Pack Control Module, On Board Charging Module, and PIM, free of charge. The PIM will be replaced as necessary. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T34.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V371000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about hybrid and electric propulsion on these vehicles: 19, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-371
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Chrysler	Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid	2017	19

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.