Alfa Romeo GTV, Spider Recall R/1996/026: Security Of Seat Belt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 1996
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/026
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled GTV, Spider vehicles. A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation. The dealer will check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECURITY OF SEAT BELT Defect: A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: security of seat belt.
The Fix
The dealer will check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.
Are You Affected?
GTV, Spider may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 12 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/026. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/174 | |
| 159, Brera, SpiderPossible loss of vehicle control | Low | R/2007/092 | |
| GTVElectrical wiring may overheat | Urgent | R/2000/022 | |
| GTV, SpiderRear brake hose may chafe suspension | Urgent | R/1996/020 | |
| Giulia, StelvioThe 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 | Urgent | R/2021/298 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/1996/020 on 12 Mar 1996, for rear brake hose may chafe suspension. The one launched after it was R/1997/026 on 23 Jun 1997, for unscheduled deployment of air bag. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/026, launched 12 March 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.