CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2018) recall — Power Train
Chrysler recalls 2018 Pacifica vehicles with potentially unsafe axle shafts that could cause loss of drive or unintended movement in Park, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Chrysler for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the vehicle will have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Pacifica vehicles because front axle halfshafts may not be securely attached to CV joints. This could cause the vehicle to lose drive power or move unexpectedly while in Park, raising crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224680-chrysler-2018-pacifica-risk-of-drive-loss-or-unintended-movement.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224680-chrysler-2018-pacifica-risk-of-drive-loss-or-unintended-movement · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V493000
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“Chrysler 2018 Pacifica: Risk of Drive Loss or Unintended Movement in Park.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224680-chrysler-2018-pacifica-risk-of-drive-loss-or-unintended-movement. Based on NHTSA recall #18V493000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V493000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the axle shaft becomes disconnected from the CV joint, the vehicle may lose drive power or move while in Park. This could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles with potentially incorrectly assembled front axle halfshafts. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle moves unexpectedly while in Park.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has front axle halfshafts that may not be securely attached to CV joints. The recall began September 18, 2018, and affects specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free replacement of the axle halfshaft assembly.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the CV joint.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free replacement of the axle halfshaft assembly.
Is there a deadline for this fix?
The recall began September 18, 2018, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the replacement.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V493000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V493000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V493000 (July 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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