Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226
Report received by NHTSA: March 26, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar side curtain air bags with part numbers 68224526AJ and 68224527AH. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- The risk
Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Who's affected
105 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
409 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 12, 2026 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S recall: Liftgate Hinge Cover May Detach
- Feb. 2, 2026 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500 and 4 more models recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
- Feb. 2, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
- Jan. 29, 2026 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Rear Coil Springs May Detach
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025 RAM 2500, 2025 RAM 3500, 2025 RAM 4500 and 1 more model recall: Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. If an air bag is not installed in a vehicle, it will be repurchased. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 07D.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 105 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 07D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record