Recall 14V481000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER Defect in 2014-2015 FIAT 500L

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RECALL This recall affects up to 25,479 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 14V481000
Manufacturer Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles Affected 25,479
Component AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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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