{"id":10954,"date":"2026-06-26T12:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10954"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:16:10","slug":"2020-2022-chrysler-pacifica-phev-fire-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10954","title":{"rendered":"2020-2022\u00a0Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Fire Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Owners of certain <strong>2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)<\/strong> should be aware of a problem involving a potential high-voltage battery defect that could lead to a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.\u00a0\u00a0The recall\u00a0affects vehicles equipped with specific high-voltage battery packs manufactured during a limited production period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Chrysler, some affected Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles were built with <strong>high-voltage battery cells produced on an alternative assembly line at LG Energy Solution (LGES)<\/strong>. Engineers have determined that these battery packs may experience an internal failure that can result in <strong>thermal runaway<\/strong>, a condition where battery cells rapidly overheat and potentially ignite.&nbsp;&nbsp;What makes this recall particularly concerning is that the fire risk may exist <strong>even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Vehicles Are Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall applies to certain 2020-2022<strong>&nbsp;Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>The affected vehicles were manufactured <strong>between August 5, 2020, and May 2, 2022<\/strong>, during the period when batteries containing cells from the alternative LG Energy Solution production line were installed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vehicles built before or after this time frame, non-hybrid Pacifica models, and vehicles equipped with battery cells from LGES&#8217;s primary production line are not included in this recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Was the Issue Discovered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal regulators have been investigating reports of battery fires in Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs for more than two years.&nbsp; &nbsp;The timeline includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 17, 2024:<\/strong> NHTSA opened an investigation into battery-related thermal events in earlier model Pacifica PHEVs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 27, 2026:<\/strong> The investigation expanded to include 2017-2026 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 30, 2026:<\/strong> Chrysler launched its own internal investigation into fires involving 2020-2022 models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 28, 2026:<\/strong> Chrysler concluded that a safety defect exists and initiated a recall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Fires Have Been Reported?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong>, Chrysler reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4 confirmed field reports of fires<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 customer assistance records<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No reported injuries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No reported crashes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While Chrysler describes the incidents as occurring at a very low frequency, each reported fire involved battery cells manufactured on the alternative LG Energy Solution assembly line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Engineers have analyzed the one recovered battery pack involved in a fire, but the exact root cause has not yet been determined. Chrysler and LG Energy Solution continue to investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should Owners Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until repairs are completed, Chrysler is advising owners to take the following precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not charge the vehicle.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Park the vehicle outside.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Park away from homes, garages, and other structures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These temporary precautions are intended to reduce the risk should a battery failure occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Repair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrysler dealers will perform repairs&nbsp;including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updating the <strong>high-voltage battery control module software<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspecting the high-voltage battery pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacing the battery pack if inspection determines replacement is necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing <strong>June 23, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recall Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manufacturer Recall Number:<\/strong> 52D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NHTSA Campaign Number:<\/strong> 26V-362<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle is included in this recall, it is important to follow Chrysler&#8217;s safety recommendations and schedule repairs as soon as they become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Edzant Price LLP<\/strong>, we encourage vehicle owners to stay informed about manufacturer recalls and to document any issues they experience with their vehicles. If a defect results in property damage or personal injury, understanding your legal rights can be an important part of protecting yourself and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Owners of certain 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) should be aware of a problem involving a potential high-voltage battery defect that could lead to a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.\u00a0\u00a0The recall\u00a0affects vehicles equipped with specific high-voltage battery packs manufactured during a limited production period. 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