Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 fiat 500l vehicles manufactured april 23, 2015, to may 10, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with a passenger frontal air bag that was not folded properly during the assembly process. as a result, the air bag may not deploy as designed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not inflate as designed, the front seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact fiat customer service at 1-888-242-6342. chrysler's number for this recall is r54.
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FAQ: Recall 15V590000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V590000?
NHTSA recall 15V590000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 23, 2015. It addresses: Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 15 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 15V590000 or the manufacturer campaign number R54. 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.