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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10204298: 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica

Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10204298NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

1affected product rows

82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

SI-eVT Transmission - Motor A gap, China Variant & 9 inertia ring bolts For SI-eVT Transmission ONLY: Replace the nine (9) flywheel to damper bolts (68382486AA) when replacing the SI-eVT per TechConnect procedure. North America RU vehicles built prior to Nov 28, 2019 had a 05192374AB level cooler. All subsequent Si-eVT versions have the 05192374AC level cooler requires new 68413378AA inlet hose and 68425381AA outlet hose to service Nov 28, 2019 and prior VINs. China RU vehicles built prior to June 11, 2019 had a 05192374AB level cooler. All 68405320AC have the 05192374AC level cooler requires new 68413378AA inlet hose and 68425381AA outlet hose. The service SI-eVT is shipped with a non-China wiring harness (68241331AC). China market replacement must replace wiring harness with 68368596AA. The China variant 68368596AA wiring harness has an interlock to the electrical charge door. Production SI-eVTs have used motor "A" stators with 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm air gap. The PIM software must match the air gap. Mopar will now ship 68490840A* service SI-eVTs with a 0.8 mm air gap ONLY. Dealers are required to provide a VIN to the Star Center so the DNA of the VIN can be set to the 0.8 mm air gap software. In China, read the SI-eVT model number on the transmission ID tag or imprinted on the case. - all 05062509A*, B* have a 0.6 mm gap so use 68405320AC - all 05062509CA and later (0.8 mm gap) use 68490848AA

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

ChryslerPacifica2017-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10204298?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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