Fiat Chrysler recalling 297,000 vehicles for inadvertent air bag deployments
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 297,000 older minivans because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments, the company said on Thursday.
The recall of 2011-2012 model year Dodge Grand Caravan minivans is linked to eight minor injuries, the automaker said, after initially reporting 13 injuries. Wiring may short-circuit, resulting in the driver-side air bag deploying without warning.
The recall will begin in late July and includes 209,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 88,000 vehicles in Canada. Dealers will replace the wiring if needed and add protective covering.
Fiat Chrysler share fell nearly 2 percent to $10.69 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Automakers have been recalling tens of millions of vehicles in recent years for a series of air bag problems, mainly tied to Takata inflators.
More than a dozen automakers have called back 46 million Takata air bag inflators in 29 million U.S. vehicles that can rupture and emit deadly metal fragments. By 2019, automakers will recall 64 million to 69 million U.S. inflators in 42 million vehicles, U.S. regulators said in December.
The new Fiat Chrysler recall is not linked to Takata, the company said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific vehicles are affected by this Fiat Chrysler recall?
Which specific vehicles are affected by this Fiat Chrysler recall?
The recall involves 2011-2012 model year Dodge Grand Caravan minivans. These vehicles have a wiring problem that can cause the driver-side air bag to deploy without warning.
Q.How many vehicles are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler in total?
How many vehicles are being recalled by Fiat Chrysler in total?
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 297,000 older minivans due to the wiring issue. Of these, 209,000 vehicles are in the United States and nearly 88,000 are in Canada.
Q.When will the recall process begin for affected vehicle owners?
When will the recall process begin for affected vehicle owners?
The recall will commence in late July. Dealers will then be able to replace the faulty wiring if necessary and install protective covering to prevent future issues.
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