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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Recall: Front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the…

NHTSA campaign 18V493000 · Power Train · filed Jul 26, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
61
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Sep 18, 2018

The defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.

The risk

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.

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The fix — what 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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
ChryslerPacifica2018

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V493000 (manufacturer number U80). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.