NHTSA Recall 14V481000: Knee bolster (air bags)
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,479 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Fiat 500L.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V481000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P42 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › KNEE BOLSTER |
| Report received | August 6, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
If the knee airbag air bag does not deploy properly during a crash, there is an increased risk of driver injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V481000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.