NHTSA Recall 17V342000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2017-05-25. An estimated 371 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: Pac-20170525
Notes
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.