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Chrysler Pacifica 2013–2022technical service bulletin

Bulletin 9004505 · NHTSA communication 10220644 · issued Mar 23, 2022

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2013–2022
model years
28
vehicle entries

Official summary

Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Exemptions will not be made for any dealer who fails to follow the appropriate handling process. To read the DCMail communication, go to DealerCONNECT > DCMail (ID: 81758) For details on recyclers, please visit the Mopar Dealer Site Lithium Ion Battery Handling page: https://www.dealers-mopar.com/moparone/retail/programs/battery-program/lith

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.