Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls cars in Windsor

By Vince Ferraro

Representatives from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have recalled 1,086 cars in Canada because of software issues.

FCA recalled their 2017 and 2018 hybrid Pacificas. According to a Chrysler representative, this recall affects cars built in Canada and the U.S. The problem is internal and is not a safety issue.

A Chrysler line worker who is remaining anonymous due to company policies said the recall is precautionary. Unifor 444 refused to comment on the matter.

“It never did come up, but they found a potential with this happening. There is the vapours, the gases are blurred up and it’s a potential (problem) inside the converter,” said the worker. “They’re going to rectify this potential problem.”

The car could potentially burn while switching from battery power to gasoline power. According to the worker, engineers are currently fixing errors to ensure it will not happen again.

Les Hastings, a salesman at Windsor Chrysler, said he does not think the recall will affect sales.

“Every automaker has recalls on their products from time to time,” said Hastings. “The more technology we put into any vehicle, van, car, truck, domestic or import you are going to have revisions and corrections to make.” 

FCA has announced they will contact current Pacifica owners about their vehicles on Nov. 15.