Control arm: lower armRecall 19V-143 · Chrysler vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-143 covers 47,771 Chrysler vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
The risk
A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V15.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 286 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.