Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo: Driver Airbag May Fail To Deploy

Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 11 Tipo vehicles because the driver's airbag may not deploy in a crash due to a faulty ignition component in the airbag inflator. This defect could increase the risk of injury to the driver during an accident. The company will replace the driver's airbag unit with a properly manufactured one.

Recalling firm

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES TIPO. Units affected: 11

Reason

The driver�s airbag was manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiator that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result vehicles may experience a �non-deployment� of the driver airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment which could increase the risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag unit (initiator included) with a quality assured unit.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-06-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/71eb24bc-bdec-4b33-8d78-a8cf9089c252