Recall 17V482000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 17V482000. Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. 524 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
Remedy
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | PACIFICA | 2017 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHRYSLER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS | 178,246 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V573000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 985 |
| 25V471000 | Jul 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 21 |
| 25V388000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 140 |
| 25V302000 | May 8, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 250,651 |
| 25V191000 | Mar 27, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 8 |
| 24V888000 | Nov 25, 2024 | BRAUN CORPORATION | SEATS:BARRIERS | 44 |
| 24V793000 | Oct 24, 2024 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 26 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (CHRYSLER) in the last 3 years
3 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25009 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering |
| RQ24004 | Feb 27, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. |
| RQ24001 | Jan 16, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.