2017–2020 FIAT 124 Spider: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 24V694000 · 16K units potentially affected · filed Sep 18, 2024
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it matters
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A3B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V694000
- Manufacturer no.
- A3B
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 15,835
- Report received
- Sep 18, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jun 26, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- FIAT 124 Spider 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020