NHTSAAIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
Published: September 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V694000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) 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."
Affected Products
Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V694000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V694000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) 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." |
| Completion rate | 36.35 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | A3B |
| Potentially affected | 15835 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |