Alfa Romeo Stelvio: The Vehicle May Not Comply With Ece Regulation 16 Amendment 07 Where All Seats Must Be Equipped With A Safety Belt Reminder Function With Visual And Audible Indication Of Seat Belt

Alfa Romeo is recalling 74 Stelvio and Giulia vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because they may lack a required safety belt reminder system that provides both visual and audible alerts for all occupied seats. The vehicles do not fully comply with European safety regulations. The manufacturer will fix the issue with a software update.

Recalling firm
ALFA ROMEO
Product
Vehicles: ALFA ROMEO STELVIO, ALFA ROMEO GIULIA. Units affected: 74
Reason
The vehicle may not comply with ECE Regulation 16 Amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt reminder function with visual and audible indication of seat belt status. Remedy: Conduct a software update to ensure the seat belt indication is available for all occupied seats.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2021-09-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/00750198-f4b8-46ed-9539-ed7c40ab36fd