Fiat Chrysler to recall 1,200 SUVs in India for airbag replacement
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Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall 1,200 Jeep Compass sports utility vehicles (SUVs) sold in India, for “replacement of the front passenger air bag,” FCA India said in a statement on Thursday.
The recalls are part of a bigger recall by the company. The carmaker on Wednesday recalled 7,000 U.S.-market SUVs and 1,000 vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico for the same reason.
During the airbag module assembly process, “loose fasteners may have inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules,” Fiat said in an emailed statement.
No injuries, accidents, warranty claims or complaints have been reported, the company said.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many Jeep Compass SUVs are being recalled in India for airbag replacement?
How many Jeep Compass SUVs are being recalled in India for airbag replacement?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs in India. This recall is specifically for the replacement of the front passenger airbag in those vehicles.
Q.What is the reason given for the airbag replacement?
What is the reason given for the airbag replacement?
The reason for the recall is that during the airbag module assembly process, loose fasteners may have inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules. This could compromise the airbag's function.
Q.Is this recall exclusive to vehicles sold in India?
Is this recall exclusive to vehicles sold in India?
No, this is part of a larger recall by Fiat Chrysler. The company also recalled 7,000 US-market SUVs and 1,000 vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico for the exact same reason.
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