Manufacturer recall number

Chrysler recall W46

Q: Is W46 the same recall as 20V334000?

Yes. W46 is Chrysler’s own number for it; 20V334000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Chrysler calls it W46. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V334000 on Jun 9, 2020: electrical system on the 2017–2020 Chrysler Pacifica, 23,079 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V334000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Chrysler’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V334000	2017–2020 Chrysler Pacifica	Electrical System	Jun 9, 2020	23,079	critical

Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance. Risk A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off. Fix FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V334000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. W46 is the number Chrysler assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V334000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Chrysler’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is W46 the same recall as 20V334000?

Yes. W46 is Chrysler’s own number for it; 20V334000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does W46 cover?

2017–2020 Chrysler Pacifica, 23,079 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the W46 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.