Recalled EV? Automakers shouldn’t get to count it toward fleetwide fuel economy

In February, I received a letter from Chrysler saying that our 2017 Pacifica Hybrid was subject to a new recall. Several of the minivans had inexplicably caught fire and, given the evidence, the automaker suspected it might have to do with the high-voltage battery pack. The recall notice told us not to recharge the vehicle or park it near a house or garage — or any other building, for that matter.
The fix? The company didn’t have one nor could it tell me when it might.
Having covered recalls like this before, I figured we’d be in it for the long haul. And I was right. A few days ago, nearly ei

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