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Marketed as Hybrid rather than Plug-In Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient Pacifica on sale today has been hit by a safety recall. As it happens, certain vehicles were produced with improperly extruded fuel lines supplied by Michigan-based Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.
FCA US LLC became aware of this problem on March 28 this year, when its Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization was instructed to investigate a couple of warranty claims. On the upside, Chrysler is aware of zero customer assistance records and zero field reports potentially related to the recall condition.
The biggest problem with an improperly extruded fuel line is – of course – leakage. Rather than under the minivan, the suspect fuel lines fitted to the Chrysler Pacific Hybrid may leak in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. As per the report attached below, the fuel line bears part number 52029570AJ.
Affected vehicles number 967 examples of the 2023 model year Pacifica Hybrid, of which 1% are believed to require a replacement fuel line. Production dates for the suspect vehicles range from February 22, 2023 to March 8, 2023. Similar to the Grand Caravan, all versions of the Pacifica are manufactured in Canada.
Both dealers and owners will be informed of recall number 23V-500 on September 8th. In the meantime, owners can use the NHTSA's free VIN look-up tool to find whether their people carriers are recalled or not.
The heir apparent to Chrysler's RT-platform minivans totaled 98,624 deliveries in 2022, marginally up from 98,323 in 2021. Back in 2017 and 2018, the Pacifica sold more than 118,000 units each year in the USA.
What the Chrysler brand truly needs in order to improve sales is – of course – a crossover. The Airflow Concept is currently being redesigned for series production, with Chrysler also confirming a name change to something catchier. Airflow is a throwback to the Airflow series of cars and trucks, offered through 1940 in limited numbers with Chrysler, DeSoto, and Dodge badging.
With the 300 sedan to be discontinued after the 2023 model year, the Pacifica will soldier on alone in Chrysler's lineup from 2024 through 2025, the year when Chrysler's first all-electric vehicle is due to launch stateside. At press time, the combustion-only version kicks off at $37,270 (sans destination charge), whereas $50,795 is the starting price of the PHEV.
Both of them pack a naturally-aspirated V6 marketed as the Pentastar, yet the plug-in hybrid makes use of an eCVT rather than a torque-converter automatic. Its high-voltage battery is located under the floor in the area of the second-row seats. The primary electric motor develops 85 kilowatt hours (114 horsepower).
The starter/generator system, on the other hand, contributes another 63 kilowatt hours (84 horsepower). On full song, the Pacifica Hybrid's powertrain makes 260 ponies and 235 pound-feet (319 Nm) of torque. As for all-electric driving, make that up to 32 miles (51.5 kilometers) at speeds of up to 75 mph (121 kph).
The biggest problem with an improperly extruded fuel line is – of course – leakage. Rather than under the minivan, the suspect fuel lines fitted to the Chrysler Pacific Hybrid may leak in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. As per the report attached below, the fuel line bears part number 52029570AJ.
Affected vehicles number 967 examples of the 2023 model year Pacifica Hybrid, of which 1% are believed to require a replacement fuel line. Production dates for the suspect vehicles range from February 22, 2023 to March 8, 2023. Similar to the Grand Caravan, all versions of the Pacifica are manufactured in Canada.
Both dealers and owners will be informed of recall number 23V-500 on September 8th. In the meantime, owners can use the NHTSA's free VIN look-up tool to find whether their people carriers are recalled or not.
The heir apparent to Chrysler's RT-platform minivans totaled 98,624 deliveries in 2022, marginally up from 98,323 in 2021. Back in 2017 and 2018, the Pacifica sold more than 118,000 units each year in the USA.
What the Chrysler brand truly needs in order to improve sales is – of course – a crossover. The Airflow Concept is currently being redesigned for series production, with Chrysler also confirming a name change to something catchier. Airflow is a throwback to the Airflow series of cars and trucks, offered through 1940 in limited numbers with Chrysler, DeSoto, and Dodge badging.
With the 300 sedan to be discontinued after the 2023 model year, the Pacifica will soldier on alone in Chrysler's lineup from 2024 through 2025, the year when Chrysler's first all-electric vehicle is due to launch stateside. At press time, the combustion-only version kicks off at $37,270 (sans destination charge), whereas $50,795 is the starting price of the PHEV.
Both of them pack a naturally-aspirated V6 marketed as the Pentastar, yet the plug-in hybrid makes use of an eCVT rather than a torque-converter automatic. Its high-voltage battery is located under the floor in the area of the second-row seats. The primary electric motor develops 85 kilowatt hours (114 horsepower).
The starter/generator system, on the other hand, contributes another 63 kilowatt hours (84 horsepower). On full song, the Pacifica Hybrid's powertrain makes 260 ponies and 235 pound-feet (319 Nm) of torque. As for all-electric driving, make that up to 32 miles (51.5 kilometers) at speeds of up to 75 mph (121 kph).
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