Alfa Romeo 145: Unscheduled Deployment Of Air Bag

Recall Summary Alfa Romeo is recalling 3,180 model 145 and 146 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a heavy impact to the underside of the vehicle could accidentally trigger the airbag to deploy. The company will replace the airbag control unit with a modified version to fix the problem.

Recalling firm
ALFA ROMEO
Product
Vehicles: ALFA ROMEO 145, ALFA ROMEO 146. Units affected: 3,180
Reason
It is possible that a heavy impact on the underside of the vehicle could cause unscheduled activation of the airbag. Remedy: On affected vehicles the air bag control unit will be replaced with a modified component.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1997-06-23
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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