Over 17,000 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid models are being recalled.
Known as America’s first and only plug-in hybrid minivan, the Pacifica’s high-voltage battery pack may catch fire.
The automaker is advising owners to park outside and to refrain from charging.
The Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan is being recalled over a potential issue with the high-voltage battery pack, which may catch fire even when the vehicle is turned off.
In total, 17,277 vehicles built between August 5, 2020, and May 2, 2022, are involved in the recall. According to official documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler has discovered that the affected minivans’ high-voltage batteries may have been manufactured with cells that may fail internally, resulting in thermal runaway.
