NHTSA Recall # | 105029 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V481000 |
MFG Compaign # | P42 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | FIAT |
Brand | FIAT |
Model | 500L |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
Date of notification | 26/09/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/03/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/07/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/08/14 |
Report created | 06/08/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 25479 |
Defect summary | Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fiat 500l vehicles manufactured march 3, 2012, to july 25, 2014. Irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." |
Consequence summary | If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on september 26, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p42. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |