Steering wheel airbag may fail to deploy correctly recall
Recall affects Fiat TIPO
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.
When was it announced?
Dec 23, 2016
What action are Fiat taking?
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the airbag wiring and apply cut proof padded tape.
Does this affect your Tipo?
This issue affects TIPO, this particular recall is for the Tipo.