Recall 26V189 covers 178,246 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles for side-curtain air bag pressure loss. Free repair at any franchised Chrysler dealer.
Chrysler is recalling 178,246 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles because the side curtain air bags have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. That defect increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Chrysler makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bags in 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles sit along the roof rails above the side windows. During a crash where they deploy, these curtain bags inflate between the occupants and the side glass. Their job is to hold pressure long enough to help limit occupant movement toward the window opening.
On affected vehicles, the right and left curtain air bags were built with improperly sealed seams. A seam that does not seal correctly lets the bag lose pressure during deployment. That means the curtain air bag can fail to retain enough pressure to meet the federal ejection-mitigation requirement, so Chrysler will replace it with a curtain air bag built for proper pressure retention.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the curtain air bag, so an owner is not expected to see, hear, or feel a problem before the air bag is needed.
Who's affected?
The scope spans Pacifica and Voyager minivans from 2022 through 2026, all tied to the same side curtain air bag.
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2026 Chrysler Voyager | side curtain air bag |
| 2025 Chrysler Pacifica | side curtain air bag |
| 2025 Chrysler Voyager | side curtain air bag |
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica | side curtain air bag |
| 2024 Chrysler Voyager | side curtain air bag |
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica | side curtain air bag |
| 2023 Chrysler Voyager | side curtain air bag |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | side curtain air bag |
| 2022 Chrysler Voyager | side curtain air bag |
| Units affected | 178,246 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Side curtain air bags with insufficient pressure retention provide less crash protection, increasing the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. There is no warning sign before the air bag is needed, so confirm your VIN and arrange the recall repair when it opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Chrysler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica or Voyager is included in this recall.
- Watch for Chrysler's owner letter, which was expected to be mailed May 14, 2026.
- Contact a franchised Chrysler dealer after your VIN is confirmed to ask when the free side curtain air bag replacement is open.
- Bring the owner letter if Chrysler has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V189 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to confirm whether a prior 25V302 or 25V573 repair still needs the new remedy completed.
What happens at the repair
Once Chrysler opens the dealer repair, a Chrysler technician will inspect the left and right side curtain air bags and replace the affected air bags as needed. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Vehicles repaired under an earlier related recall still need this new remedy completed. Chrysler uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so documented out-of-pocket repairs that qualify before the recall notice are handled through that plan. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 26, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 2, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V189?
Recall 26V189 covers 178,246 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles with side curtain air bags that do not retain enough pressure because of improperly sealed seams. Chrysler dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica or Voyager is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V189. If it is, contact a franchised Chrysler dealer and ask about the side curtain air bag replacement. Reference recall numbers 06D, 10D, or 11D when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Chrysler will replace the affected side curtain air bags free of charge at a franchised Chrysler dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V189?
The risk is ejection and injury during a crash. The side curtain air bags do not retain enough pressure, so they do not meet the federal ejection mitigation standard. Chrysler's remedy is to replace the affected air bags for free.
What if my Pacifica or Voyager was already repaired under an earlier recall?
Your vehicle still needs the new remedy if its VIN is included in recall 26V189. This recall expands and replaces earlier recalls 25V302 and 25V573, and vehicles repaired under those recalls need the updated repair completed by a Chrysler dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V189000 |
|---|---|
| Chrysler customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V189 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V189000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →