Vehicle recall 24V694000 · September 18, 2024
2017-2020 Fiat 124 Spider
A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V694000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2024
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- A3B
- Owner notification
- June 26, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,835
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fiat 124 Spider (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
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