Knee air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fiat 500l vehicles manufactured march 3, 2012, to july 25, 2014. irregularities in the folding process during assembly of the driver's knee airbag may result in its improper deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag, free of charge. the recall began on september 26, 2014. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is p42.
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FAQ: Recall 14V481000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V481000?
NHTSA recall 14V481000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 6, 2014. It addresses: Knee air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 25,479 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V481000 or the manufacturer campaign number P42. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.