Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo: Steering Wheel Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 25 Tipo vehicles in the United Kingdom because the steering wheel airbag wiring may be positioned incorrectly and lack protective covering. This can cause the airbag wiring to rub against the steering wheel wiring, potentially creating a short circuit that could cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly. Affected vehicles will be inspected and protective tape will be applied to the wiring.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES TIPO. Units affected: 25
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to the non-conforming layout of the airbag wiring and missing cut-proof protection the airbag wiring may interfere with the steering wheel wiring terminal. This can cause the abrasion of the wiring itself. This abrasion may cause a short-circuit and consequent inadvertent deployment of the steering wheel airbag. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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