2026 Chrysler Pacifica · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 26V189000 includes certain 2022 to 2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2022 to 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
- NHTSA campaign 26V189000
- The manufacturer filing lists 293,264 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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