2017–2023 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical System Recall 23V010000 (Chrysler 03A)

NHTSA recall 23V010000 (Chrysler recall 03A) covers about 67,117 2017–2023 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 17, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

67,117
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2023
model years
Jan 17, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles)

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.

The risk

An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 23, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Chrysler recall number 03A

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V010000 as 03A. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "03A recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Chrysler Pacifica2017–2023All Pacifica recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 17, 2023
Owner notification
Feb 23, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 23V010000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V010000 is open, call any Chrysler dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V010000 or 03A). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V010000?

NHTSA recall 23V010000 (Chrysler recall 03A) covers about 67,117 2017–2023 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 17, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V010000?

NHTSA's record for 23V010000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V010000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chrysler dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V010000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 23, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Chrysler recall number for 23V010000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 03A. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (03A) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V010000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V010000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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