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Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside

Green Car Reports

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a battery-cell abnormality A free software update will be issued to fix the issue, but owners are asked to stop charging and park outside until the update Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler.

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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV fix nixes fire risk

Green Car Reports

Stellantis says it has a remedy for recalled 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans that addresses potential fire risks. While a root cause hasn't been identified, the automaker said it has identified conditions that potentially proceed a fire, which the fix addresses. This will allow owners to resume charging their.

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Chrysler Recalls Over 154,000 Jeep PHEVs for Potential Battery Failure

Green Fleet Magazine

The automaker issued a recall of specific Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models over battery failure, potentially causing a vehicle to catch fire.

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QOTD: Can Chrysler Get Its EV Act Together?

The Truth About Cars

Sure, the Dodge Hornet offers a PHEV powertrain, as does the Alfa Romeo Tonale. On the other hand, Chrysler is hitting the reset button on its EV plans. Even if most Stellantis brands are getting with the program, so to speak, Chrysler desperately needs product. Image: Chrysler] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements.

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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Chrysler Group dominates the minivan market, selling 13.4

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FCA delivers 100 uniquely built Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs to Waymo for autonomous driving test fleet

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Waymo (formerly the Google self-driving car project, earlier post ) and FCA announced that production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) uniquely built to enable fully self-driving operations has been completed.

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