Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Punto: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner May Malfunction During Deployment
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1,168 Punto vehicles because the front seat belt pretensioners may not work properly during a crash due to a manufacturing defect. The company will provide a service kit to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PUNTO. Units affected: 1,168
- Reason
- Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision. Remedy: Correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. Affected vehicles will be recalled to have this fitted.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-08-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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