NHTSA Campaign 20V334000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NHTSA campaign 20V334000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. The repair is free.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed the report for 20V334000 with NHTSA on June 9, 2020; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 20V334000, NHTSA lists up to 23,079 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 20V334000 were scheduled from July 30, 2020, 51 days after the report.
20V334000 covers 1 model from Chrysler, model years 2020.
By potentially affected vehicles, 20V334000 ranks 100 of 215 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalls on this site.
Besides 20V334000, Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has 27 other recalls on the electrical system on this site; the one before 20V334000 was 19V813000, reported on November 14, 2019.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.
- The risk
- A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
- The fix
- FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.
Reported June 9, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V334000 (1)
Chrysler (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V334000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: June 9, 2020. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted