NHTSA Recall 17V482000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Power Train. Reported 2017-07-28. An estimated 524 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: PAC20170728
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.