Chrysler is recalling 2020 Pacifica Hybrids due to a potential fire risk from an overheating electrical connection. Affected vehicles may require repairs to prevent fire.
A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
Chrysler is recalling 2020 Pacifica Hybrids because an electrical connection behind the driver's seat can overheat and cause a fire. Owners should have their vehicles inspected by a dealer to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79343-chrysler-pacifica-hybrid-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-connection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79343-chrysler-pacifica-hybrid-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-connection · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V334000
“Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (2020) Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical Connection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79343-chrysler-pacifica-hybrid-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-connection. Based on NHTSA recall 20V334000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V334000).
A high resistance electrical connection can overheat, increasing the risk of fire while the vehicle is on or off. This can happen even when the vehicle is parked.
Owners of 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids are affected. Drivers with the electrical connection behind the driver's seat are most at risk.
Check for 2020 Pacifica Hybrid models. The issue involves the 12-volt isolator post behind the driver's seat.
Bring your vehicle to a dealer for an interim inspection of the electrical connection before any repairs.
Dealers will inspect the 12-volt isolator post for signs of contamination or damage.
If the connection is compromised, you will receive a loaner vehicle until the final repair is completed.
FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.
The 12-volt isolator post behind the driver's seat can develop high resistance, causing overheating and fire risk.
Check if you own a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with the 12-volt isolator post behind the driver's seat.
Bring your vehicle to a dealer for an interim inspection of the electrical connection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V334000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 20V334000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak. 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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