For the third time since 2020, Chrysler has launched a recall for the Pacifica Hybrid relating to an elevated risk of fire. This time, a leaky fuel line is the fault that is leading the Detroit automaker to call 967 units back to the dealer to have repairs conducted.
Chrysler first became aware of the issue in March, and its Technical Safety Regulatory Compliance organization opened an investigation to get to the root of the issue. It looked at fuel line leaks, vehicle histories, as well as supplier records, and discovered that the line may have been improperly extruded.
As a result of that manufacturing error, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. If it comes into contact with a hot surface, the gas could catch fire, and that could lead to an increased risk of injury for its occupants.
If your vehicle has this issue, you may notice a gas puddle near it. Fortunately, Chrysler says it is not yet aware of any field reports related to the matter, nor any injuries. It has received two warranty claims related to it, though.
The smallest Pacifica Hybrid fire recall that Chrysler has so far initiated, it previously had to inspect 16,741 of the vans in 2022 and 27,634 globally in 2020. The earlier recall was related to the 12-volt battery system, which could be shorted by liquids in the cabin, such as a spilled drink.
As part of this latest recall, Chrysler will start reaching out to customers on September 8. They will be asked to return their minivan to the nearest dealer, where the fuel line will be inspected. The automaker expects about one percent of them to need replacing, which it will do free of charge.
