Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo recall: Steering wheel airbag may fail to deploy correctly
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipo | 3 Sep 2015 | 9 Nov 2016 | 25 |
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 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.