Chrysler Pacifica & Voyager Side-Airbag Recall: Your California Lemon Law Rights

Chrysler has recalled 178,246 model year 2022–2026 Pacifica and Voyager minivans (NHTSA recall 26V189000, Chrysler reference 06D) because the side curtain airbags may not hold enough pressure in a crash. Here's what the recall covers, what to do, and when a recall like this can become a California lemon law claim.

What the recall covers

The right and left side curtain airbags may have been built with improperly sealed seams, so they may not retain enough pressure during a side-impact crash. That condition fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226 (ejection mitigation), which is designed to keep occupants from being ejected in a crash or rollover.

What owners should do now

• Watch for your Stellantis owner-notification letter and schedule the free airbag replacement.
• If an airbag warning light appears, have it checked promptly.
• Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and keep every repair order.
• If the airbag warning persists after the repair, document it and save the paperwork.

When this recall can become a lemon

A recall isn't automatically a lemon — dealers will replace the side curtain airbags with redesigned units for free. But an airbag that may not perform in a crash is a serious safety defect. If the repair is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your Pacifica or Voyager has other unrepaired warranty defects, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.