Chrysler Recommends Pacifica Hybrid Owners Not To Park Near Other Cars Or In Garages Due To Fire Risk

Several thousand units of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid are being recalled worldwide, as their 12-volt battery systems, used to provide power to auxiliary features, such as the radio and remote-control garage-door openers, could pose a fire risk. The recall does not affect the regular gasoline powered vans, according to FCA.

The safety campaign concerns 27,634 vehicles globally, including 3,370 in Canada. All minivans are from the 2017-2020 model year, with FCA issuing several recommendations for owners, “out of an abundance of caution”, until the vehicles get fixed.

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“FCA recommends that customers avoid parking their vehicles inside buildings or structures. In addition, FCA advises customers not to park near other vehicles, or place wet items or liquids that may spill in the second-row seating area.”

As it turns out, the ‘abundance of caution’ is tied to a number of incidents that have been reported related to this condition. All but one took place in Canada, with the other reported in Minnesota, and they are aware of one minor injury as well.

Upon scheduling an appointment with an authorized dealer, the Pacifica Hybrids will be inspected by technicians, and if the 12-volt battery connections shows no evidence of corrosion, then the connection will be tightened and the vehicle returned to its owner. However, if there is evidence of corrosion, owners will have to leave it there until it will be remedied accordingly, and will be provided with a free loaner.

Owners of the affected vehicles will hear from FCA during the week of June 22, yet they will be able to check if their cars are included in this recall by entering the VINs on recalls.mopar.com from June 16. The service will become available for Canadians too, who will have to access rappels.mopar.ca or recalls.mopar.ca.