Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-342 · 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Vantage Mobility International, LLC recall 17V-342 covers 371 2017 Chrysler Pacifica for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V342000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2016 to May 2, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.