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Braun Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles

Chrysler Pacifica vehicles have wheelchair restraint retractors that may not lock, allowing the wheelchair to move and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles because the wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 476 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2026. 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. You may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Chrysler affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Pacifica, model years 2023 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V296000
Vehicles affected
476
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-800-488-0359

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)