Mexican Media Brands
FCA Recalls 297,000 Minivans for Airbag Flaw
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling some 297,000 of its minivans to fix faulty wiring that could cause the driver’s front airbag to deploy when it shouldn’t.
#regulations
Share
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling some 297,000 of its minivans to fix faulty wiring that could cause the driver’s front airbag to deploy when it shouldn’t.
The campaign, which is scheduled to begin at the end of July, will target 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan models in the U.S. and Canada.
The problem is due to a misrouted wiring harness in the steering wheel. Wires could chafe and create a short circuit that triggers the airbag. The condition can be detected before an unintended deployment by an illuminated airbag system warning light.
Several other electrical glitches also may indicate an issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These include windshield wipers that start up on their own and speed control switches that stop working.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Self-Driving Chevy Bolt Ticketed for Driving Too Close to Pedestrian
Police in San Francisco ticketed the backup driver in a self-driving Chevrolet Bolt for allowing the car to drive too close to a pedestrian in a crosswalk in San Francisco.
-
Rage Against the Machine
There have been more than 20 reported attacks against Waymo’s self-driving fleet in Chandler, Ariz., since the company began testing the technology on public roads there two years ago.
-
Tesla Maxes Out on Tax Credit as U.S. Sales Reach 200,000
Tesla Inc. says it will deliver its 200,000th electric vehicle in the U.S. this month, thereby triggering a phase-out of the $7,500 federal tax credit its vehicles have enjoyed.