Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500: Seat May Not Perform As Expected During A Collision
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling approximately 2,090 Fiat 500 and 500 Abarth vehicles because the right front seat may not stay properly secured during a collision due to installation issues with the seat guides. This could result in injury to the front passenger. Dealers will inspect the seat guide installation and replace the seat cushion structure if needed.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500 ABARTH. Units affected: 2,090
- Reason
- The seat may not remain in position when subjected to greater than normal driving forces such as those involved in an impact. This may possibly cause injury to the driver/passenger seated in the right hand front seat. The right hand front seat guides may not conform to design specification and installation specifications. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the installation of the original seat guide. If it does not conform replace the seat cushion structure (guide).
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-09-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1e790518-499e-465d-9fbf-d4c7f97a732c