Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles due to air bags deploying with excessive force, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners must update software for free.
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles because a software error may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. This could increase injury risk, so owners need to update the air bag control module software for free.
A software error in the air bag control module may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. This could increase injury risk, as the air bags are designed to deploy with controlled force to protect occupants.
Owners of 2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are most at risk if the air bags deploy with excessive force.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2017 and 2020. The recall covers Fiat 124 Spider models with the specific software error.
Dealers will update the air bag control module software for free. Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for assistance.
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.
A software error in the air bag control module may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured between 2017 and 2020 and is a Fiat 124 Spider.
Dealers will update the air bag control module software for free. Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fiat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V694000 — Fiat Fiat Hello, I own a Fiat that is covered by recall 24V694000 from Fiat. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
