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FCA recalls more than 10,000 Chrysler Pacifica minivans

The automaker says the vehicles may be subject to fuel loss, which could ignite, when switching from battery to gas power.

Switching from battery to gas power may result in fuel loss, posing fire risk

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FCA is recalling more than 10,000 Pacifica Hybrid minivans in North America over an engine control module issue that could lead to the vehicle stalling, or to an engine fire. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is voluntarily recalling more than 10,000 Pacifica minivans, after the company received complaints of fire damage and power loss to some vehicles.

An investigation determined that, when switching from battery power to gasoline power, some plug-in, hybrid vehicles may be subject to fuel loss, which could potentially ignite, increasing the chances of a vehicle fire.

The recall affects about 10,000 plug-in hybrid models built in Windsor between 2017 and 2018 — about 1,000 of those vehicles are in Canada.

Exclusively gas-powered Pacifica minivans are not affected.

In a statement to CBC News, FCA said it will "will advise affected customers when they may schedule service. This may happen as soon as Nov. 15."

In the meantime, Pacifica owners can address their concerns to FCA's U.S. Recall Information Service.

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