Stellantis said it has a remedy for the recalled 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans to address potential fire hazards.
While the root cause has yet to be determined, the automaker says it has identified conditions that can cause the fire, and solutions. This will allow the owner keep charging their Pacificas and park them in the garage, something Stellantis has been recommending since issuing the recall in February after hearing about 12 fires.
Stellantis is currently directing dealers to update the battery pack’s software, as well as test the battery pack and replace it if necessary. All work will be done free of charge, and Stellantis is expected to notify customers of when to take the vehicle to the dealership for repair.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
“Stellantis has validated its remedy and will begin advising affected customers on service availability by the end of next week,” spokesman Eric Mayne said in a statement provided to the public. for Green car report Friday. “The remedy will allow customers to continue operating the vehicle as outlined in the owner’s manual. Stellantis urges customers to follow instructions regarding any recall notices they receive. “
The recall covers 19,808 Pacifica Hybrid minivans from the 2017 and 2018 model years. It does not include newer or best-selling models. Jeep Wrangler 4xe or Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.
The Pacifica Hybrid is the subject of a series of recalls, some of which are also related to fire hazards, but for other root causes. Recall 2018 mentioned that the gasoline engine may not restart properly after the vehicle is operated in electric mode — potentially causing fire and stalling.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Mini trucks again fire hazard recall in 2020, but this time due to a 12 volt accessory battery connection failure. And soon after it was launched in 2017, Pacifica Hybrid has been recalled for defective diodes.
The current recall appears to be focused on batteries, which have been the subject of two recent high-profile recalls.
LG cells were found to be the problem in the Chevrolet Bolt EV recall, resulting in the battery supplier payments $1.9 billion on recovery costs. Hyundai also replaced the Kona Electric battery pack using LG cells; it belongs to the car manufacturer Most expensive recall ever.
