FIAT 500 ( 07/12/2015 – 31/03/2016) DEFECT: 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).
| Recall Launch Date | 23/09/2016 |
| Recall No. | R/2016/194 |
| Models Affected | Abarth 500 & Fiat 500 |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | ZFA3120000J516856 |
| VIN end | ZFA3120000J526998 |
| Build Start | 07/12/2015 |
| Build end | 31/03/2016 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 1045 |
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