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FCA Issues Collision Repair Position Statement Requiring Scan Tool Usage

June 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer says its automobiles must be scanned for diagnostic trouble codes following a collision. Warns that multi-stage airbags must be scanned to confirm all initiators are exhausted.

FCA USA LLC has issued a position statement that repairs should scan all vehicles that have been involved in a collision, or have had repairs performed, for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) that may affect vehicle safety or security systems.

According to the statement conditions that could trigger DTCs include:

  • Vehicle is involved in an accident or collision, even though the damage may appear minor
  • Vehicle has been in an accident with or
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