If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

Electrical System — Ignition — Anti-Theft — Control Module
Equipment — Electrical — Anti-Theft Devices

Date Announced

JUN 14, 2018

Vehicles Affected

240,242

Chrysler Recall #

U50

NHTSA Campaign #

18V395000

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U50 Parts Ordering Update 7-31-18
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - U50 Owner
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U50- 2017 -18 PACIFICA MANUAL PARK RELEASE (MPR) PARTS ALLOCATION
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - June 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U50 Safety Recall on the 2017/18 Pacifica - Manual Park Release - Parts Allocation Update By Mopar on Thursday, August 09, 2018
• Renotification Representative Copy
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 114
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 06/21/2018 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U50
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U50 Parts Allocation 7-3-18
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3