Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500X recall: If rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released
- What's wrong
- In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear…
- What to do
- Contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer to book the free repair. Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.
What’s wrong
In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear seat latch could be released. The contents of the rear luggage area if unsecured could enter the cabin area
The fix
Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500X | 2 Jun 2015 | 1 Aug 2018 | 25,535 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 7 September 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.