Chrysler has recalled approximately 17,277 Pacifica Hybrid plug-in minivans from model years 2020 to 2022 after four fire incidents linked to battery cells manufactured on an alternative assembly line at LG Energy Solution. The automaker advises owners to park vehicles outdoors away from structures and refrain from charging until repairs are complete , as reported in NHTSA filings.

Four fire incidents and the LG Energy Solution connection

According to Chrysler’s recall documentation submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the four known fires involved high-voltage battery packs containing cells from a specific assembly line at LG Energy Solution , one of the world’s largest battery suppliers.. Chrysler states that these particular cells can experience internal failures that may result in and subsequent vehicle fires. The company estimates that approximately one percent of the recalled vehicles may actually contain the defective cells, but the severity of the risk has prompted an unambiguous precaution: park outside and do not charge.

Why 17,277 Pacifica Hybrids are grounded — and what owners shuold do

Chrysler’s advisory covers all 17,277 minivans equipped with those high-voltage battery packs, regardless of whether a specific vehicle has the faulty cells. The guidance to park outdoors, away from buildings, and to refrain from charging applies whether the vehicle is operating, parked, or plugged in, indicating the fire danger may persist in all states. owners are told to await dealer repairs before resuming normal use.

An unresolved root cause and a two-part remedy

NHTSA filings reveal that neither Chrysler nor LG Energy Solution has definitively identified the underlying failure mechanism after months of investigation. Despite this uncertainty, the recall remedy combines a software update for the Battery Pack Control Module — which will enable enhanced monitoring of conditions that could precede a fire — with hardware inspection and replacement of any packs showing signs of the defect. Chrysler is also providing an unlimited-duration , unlimited-mileage warranty extension for customers who encounter battery warning messages related to this defect.

A coinciding Jeep recall — 1.3 million Wranglers and Gladiators

The Pacifica announcement arrives alongside a separate recall from sister brand Jeep covering over 1.3 million Wranglers and Gladiators worldwide for an unrelated fire hazard. As reported by Chrysler, this double blow underscores quality challenges across the Stellantis portfolio. The Pacifica Hybrid has long been Chrysler’s most prominent offering and closest equivalent to a flagship vehicle, making the recall particularly consequential for the brand’s reputation.