Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FIAT
Model Of Vehicle
500L
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
14V481000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Knee Bolster
Effect Of Defect
If The Knee Airbag Air Bag Does Not Deploy Properly During A Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Driver Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120303
End Of Manufacture
20140725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25479
Date Owners Notified
20140926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20140806
Make Campaign Number
P42
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208