Chrysler Pacifica Recalled to Address Seat Belt Issue
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler Pacifica vans have been recalled for an issue related to the rear seatbelts.
The voluntary recall affects the 2017 and 2018 model years, with 47,927 minivans affected in the U.S. and another 1,908 in Canada. The issue involves the second-row seat belts with Chrysler saying during testing, an outboard seat belt buckle could become unlatched “when the vehicle is subjected to extreme handling maneuvers.” Yes, it seems a bit strange “extreme handling maneuvers” would be done in a minivan, but crazy things happen out on the road.
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The recall only affects Pacifica minivans with the optional eight-passenger seating arrangement and customers will be notified when a fix is available. Until then, the American automaker recommends against using the second-row center seat in conjunction with the second-row positions.
“During testing, it was observed that an outboard seat belt buckle in the second row could become inadvertently unlatched when the vehicle is subjected to extreme handling maneuvers,” FCA said in a statement. “This occurred when the buckle’s release button contacted that of an adjacent occupant’s buckle.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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