Recall number R/2016/262

Recall reference

R/2016/262

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2016-12-23

Reason for concern

STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY

Reason for recall

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.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FIAT dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FIAT service.

FIAT Reference ID

6052

Number of affected FIAT cars

25