Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo recall: Driver airbag may fail to deploy
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag unit (initiator included) with a quality assured unit.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag unit (initiator included) with a quality assured unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipo | 2 Nov 2016 | 27 Apr 2017 | 11 |
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 23 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.