Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Punto: Unintended Deployment Of Air Bag
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 5,168 Punto vehicles because water may have entered the airbag control unit, potentially causing the driver and passenger airbags to deploy unexpectedly. Dealers will inspect the control unit for water damage, replace it if needed, and install water protection on all affected vehicles. This recall affects Punto owners in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PUNTO. Units affected: 5,168
- Reason
- Possible water ingress into the electronic control unit (ECU) could result in unintentional deployment of the drivers air bag and passengers air bag where fitted. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check for water ingress into the ECU and replace if necessary. Fit water protection to the ECU in all cases.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-08-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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