NHTSA Recall 14V481000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V481000; Date: Aug. 6, 2014
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Fiat 500L; 2015 Fiat 500L
Component: Air Bags:knee Bolster
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 25,479
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2014
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