CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2017) recall — Power Train
Vantage Mobility is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles with potential wheel wobble causing loss of control. Owners must contact VMI for free pinion bracket replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Vantage Mobility is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles that may have cracked rear pinion brackets. This could cause wheel wobble and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need free replacement of the brackets. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225689-chrysler-pacifica-2017-power-train-recall-wheel-wobble-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225689-chrysler-pacifica-2017-power-train-recall-wheel-wobble-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V482000
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“Chrysler Pacifica 2017 Power Train Recall: Wheel Wobble Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225689-chrysler-pacifica-2017-power-train-recall-wheel-wobble-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V482000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V482000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear pinion bracket may crack, causing the axle to shift. This misalignment can lead to wheel wobble, which might cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles modified by Vantage Mobility are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk due to potential wheel wobble.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was modified by Vantage Mobility. The recall began August 14, 2017, and VMI will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact VMI Customer Service
Call 1-800-488-9082 to schedule bracket replacement.
Get Free Pinion Bracket Replacement
Dealers will replace the rear pinion brackets at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear pinion bracket may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and wheel wobble.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on August 14, 2017.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was modified by Vantage Mobility.
Contact Vantage Mobility
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vantage Mobility to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V482000 — Vantage Mobility Vantage Mobility Hello, I own a Vantage Mobility that is covered by recall 17V482000 from Vantage Mobility. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #17V482000 (July 28, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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