Chrysler Recalls Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids Over Battery Fire Risk

Stellantis is recalling certain Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid models after discovering a battery problem that could lead to a fire.

The recall affects select 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV minivans equipped with high-voltage battery packs that could experience an internal failure. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the battery fault can trigger thermal runaway inside the battery pack, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.

As a precaution, owners are being advised not to charge their vehicles and to park them outdoors, away from buildings and other vehicles, until the recall repairs have been completed.

The affected Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids were built between August 5, 2020, and May 2, 2022, and are equipped with battery packs containing cells produced on an alternative manufacturing line operated by battery supplier LG Energy Solution.

Pacifica models built outside the affected production period and vehicles equipped with battery cells from LG Energy Solution's primary production line are not included in the recall.

To address the issue, dealers will install updated software for the vehicle's Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM). The revised software is designed to continuously monitor the battery pack for operating conditions that could indicate a developing fault.

As part of the recall campaign, Stellantis is also providing an unlimited-year, unlimited-mileage warranty extension for affected customers who experience warning messages related to the battery defect.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed toward the end of June.

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