Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Chrysler (FCA US) – Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force
Affected models: Fiat 124 Spider
| Report Received Date | 20240918 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V694000 |
| Consequence Summary | An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 7, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B. |
| Recall Code | A3B |
| Potentially Affected | 15835 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V694000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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