Fiat Recall P42: Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208

2014 Fiat 500L

If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.

Air Bags — Knee Bolster

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."
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
AUG 06, 2014
Vehicles Affected
25,479
Fiat Recall #
P42
NHTSA Campaign #
14V481000
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