WASHINGTON — Stellantis mentioned on Tuesday it was recalling 76,000 plug-in hybrid minivans due to a brief circuit situation that would trigger engines to stall unexpectedly.

The recall covers 67,000 2017 to 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans in america, 7,334 in canada and about 1,700 in different nations. The automaker mentioned an inner transmission wiring connector could brief circuit, leading to an sudden engine shutdown.

Stellantis mentioned it was conscious of six buyer help data, 242 guarantee claims and 59 discipline studies doubtlessly associated to this situation however was unaware of any accidents or accidents doubtlessly associated to the recall. An inner evaluation of buyer information found studies of stalling in 0.2 % of this car inhabitants, the corporate mentioned.

The automaker will replace the facility inverter software program and, if wanted, replace the instrument panel cluster software program. An inverter helps management the circulation of electrical energy to and from the battery pack.