Driveline: differential unitRecall 17V-482 · 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Vantage Mobility International, LLC recall 17V-482 covers 524 2017 Chrysler Pacifica for a driveline: differential unit problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V482000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
The risk
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2016 to July 25, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.