Recall 14V-481
Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2014 to 2015 Fiat 500L: Air bags (knee bolster).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-481
- Reported
- August 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 25,479 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
The 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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is P42.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Fiat 500L 2014 to 2015