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Weekly Recalls: Chrysler, Volvo

Written By: CarPro | Jan 26, 2023 1:15:00 PM

Chrysler


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 67,118

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V010-9230.PDF 


VOLVO 


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V012000
  • Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 27,457

Summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

Remedy

Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V012-8186.PDF

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