July 23 (Reuters) - Stellantis ( STLA ) owned Chrysler

is recalling 19,516 hybrid mini-vans in the U.S. as their

battery pack may cause a fire when parked, even when the

ignition is switched off, the U.S. National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

The recall affects certain Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric

(PHEV) vehicles manufactured between 2017-2021, said the NHTSA,

advising the owners to not charge their vehicles, and to park

outside and away from structures, until they are repaired.

Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack

control module (BPCM) software, said the NHTSA.