2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: May 11, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
476 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica.
- Compared with
Braun Corporation has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
16 earlier NHTSA recalls by Braun Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 1, 2026 2026 RAM Promaster recall: Rear Bench May Be Missing Seat Legs
- March 20, 2026 2023-2024 Braun RAM Promaster recall: Incorrect Glass in Emergency Exit Window/FMVSS 226
- Oct. 31, 2025 2021-2025 Braun Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2026 Braun Honda Odyssey, 2022-2025 Braun Toyota Sienna recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- June 9, 2025 2021-2025 Braun Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2025 Braun Chrysler Voyager, 2024-2025 Braun Toyota Sienna recall: Improperly Tightened Restraint Tie-Down Fasteners (agency record)
- Nov. 25, 2024 Braun Corporation recall: Missing Seat Limiter/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Chrysler Pacifica 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V296000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Braun Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 476 vehicles |
| “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