Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Panda recall: Side airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in a worst-case scenario result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash.
- What to do
- Contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer to book the free repair. To check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Affected vehicles fitted with the side airbag/head airbag may not have the side crash sensor connected correctly which may in a worst-case scenario result in non-deployment of the airbag in a side impact/crash.
The fix
To check the correct engagement/connection of the side crash sensor.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda | 13 Mar 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | 197 |
| Panda | 13 Mar 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | – |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.