Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V542000 Reported August 31, 2017

Second row left seat belt may be unlatched

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seat Belts · 47,927 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V542000
Manufacturer Campaign
T54
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
47,927
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2017
Completion Rate
86.17

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017-2018 chrysler pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. in certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.

Safety Consequence

Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. the recall began october 26, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is t54.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 17V542000 or campaign T54.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V542000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V542000?

NHTSA recall 17V542000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 31, 2017. It addresses: Second row left seat belt may be unlatched. The recall affects approximately 47,927 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V542000 or the manufacturer campaign number T54. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.