- Chrysler is recalling 178,246 Pacifica and Voyager minivans due to potential problems with curtain airbags.
- Curtain airbags may not be able to withstand sufficient pressure during deployment.
- This isn’t the first time Chrysler has recalled the minivan because of this issue.
Chrysler recalls Pacifica and Voyager minivans due to air bag problems. Certain vehicles may be manufactured with curtain airbags that may not be able to withstand sufficient pressure during operation, increasing the risk of occupants being ejected through the side window during certain accidents.
This voluntary recall affects 178,246 2022-2026 minivans, with 30 percent of Pacifica and Voyager models possibly experiencing the defect. Stellantis has recalled such models before due to problems with curtain airbags, issuing the first ones last May, followed by smaller ones in September.
Since Chrysler issued its first recall for defective airbags last year, the automaker has held regular meetings with its suppliers. Then, in March, the automaker discovered a manufacturing issue with certain supplemental curtain airbags, which likely did not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
According to recall reportChrysler will begin notifying owners this month. The car manufacturer will replace one or both airbags. The report did not mention any known injuries, accidents or deaths related to the defect.
Motorcycle Pickup1: Airbags are essential to modern automotive safety. Any defect in any of these may result in the vehicle not meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Chrysler reserves the right to promptly address the issue.
