01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 FIAT 124 Spider recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V694000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- September 18, 2024
- Potential units
- 15,835campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 26, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA 21V879000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- November 12, 2021
- Potential units
- 1,622campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Fiat 124 Spider vehicles. The impeller inside the fuel pump may be deformed, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y92.
Owner notification: July 5, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA 19V068000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- February 5, 2019
- Potential units
- 8,950campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Fiat Spider 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Why it matters: If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V20.
Owner notification: March 28, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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