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Automotive · United States · 2024-09-18

Fiat 124 Spider vehicles, airbag control module software error

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-18
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Models affected	124 SPIDER
Model year	2017-2020
Units affected	15835
Defect	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."_x000D_ An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
Recall number	24V694000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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