CHRYSLER PACIFICA recall: Cracked sensor capacitor may disable stability control

A brake pedal position sensor defect may disable electronic stability control in covered Chrysler vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners reviewing the campaign should note that the remedy depends on the sensor inspection.

What the official recall record says

CHRYSLER: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID, VOYAGER

The capacitor in the brake pedal position sensor may be cracked, which can cause electronic stability control to stop working and increase crash risk. The specified remedy calls for dealers to inspect the sensor and replace it if necessary, at no charge.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026.
• VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 69D

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V561000
• Vehicles listed: CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2026, 2025); CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID (2026); CHRYSLER VOYAGER (2026, 2025)
• Potentially affected: 2,017
• Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
• Report received: September 1, 2026
• Owner notification: September 17, 2026
• Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems.”
• Safety consequence: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
• Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA’s number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.

What owners should do next

Contact FCA customer service or an authorized dealer to discuss the campaign and its specified remedy.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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