An electrical brief may kill the engine when you’re driving.
The favored Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan is having a tough few months. After a recall for fire risks late final 12 months, the automaker is now alerting over 67,000 Pacifica Hybrid homeowners of a brand new recall that would shut off the engine, even when the automotive is in movement, which is a big security hazard.
In accordance with a report sent to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) by Chrysler, over 67,000 minivans between mannequin years 2017 and 2023 may expertise a brief circuit, which causes the fuel engine to close off and cease working.
It’s price noting that the issue isn’t with the hybrid electrical system however an inner transmission wiring connector that pairs the 2 methods. Chrysler says the connector may brief out, leading to an surprising engine shutdown.
The recall covers all Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivans manufactured between August twelfth, 2016, and January ninth, 2023. Stellantis (the guardian firm) will notify homeowners in early March in regards to the recall and begin organising visits to the dealership.
Nevertheless, this isn’t a everlasting resolution, not less than not but. The preliminary recall will present a software program replace that would alert homeowners of a possible failure, giving them sufficient time to tug over safely. Within the meantime, the corporate is busy engaged on an entire resolution to the issue.
Up to now, the corporate has solely obtained round 300 experiences from the difficulty, with no crashes or accidents reported. Nonetheless, you’ll need to hold an eye fixed out for the recall discover, get the replace, and keep tuned for extra particulars.
through Consumer Reports
