12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 20V-334 · 2017–2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 20V-334 covers 23,079 2017–2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.

87%
Vehicles repaired20,183 of 23,079 · 2022 Q2
Vehicles affected23,0791 model
ReportedJun 9, 2020Owners notified Jul 30, 2020
Complaints since118Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V334000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.

The risk

A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.

What to do

The fix

FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

87%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 100 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2020 Q32022 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall