Alfa Romeo Mito Recall R/2017/268: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Could Malfunction During Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 352
- vehicles in the UK
- 6144
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled Mito vehicles built between 29 September 2016 and 30 March 2017. Due to a potential non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction and the front seat belt pretensioner may not function as intended in the event of a deployment. The dealer will fit new seat belt assembly to either the driver or passenger front seat or both. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a potential non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction and the front seat belt pretensioner may not function as intended in the event of a deployment. The locking mechanism operates independently from the pretensioner therefore locking mechanism functionality is still guaranteed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD MALFUNCTION DURING DEPLOYMENT Defect: Due to a potential non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction and the front seat belt pretensioner may not function as intended in the event of a deployment. The locking mechanism operates independently from the pretensioner therefore locking mechanism functionality is still guaranteed. Remedy: Fit new seat belt assembly to either the driver or passenger front seat or both. The seat belt assembly to be replaced will be determined on the vehicle VIN/ chassis number which will be checked against a list to ensure the correct operation carried out.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction during deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new seat belt assembly to either the driver or passenger front seat or both.
Are You Affected?
Mito built between 29 September 2016 and 30 March 2017 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 352 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 campaign code 6144 or the DVSA reference R/2017/268. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MitoBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/141 | |
| 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 | |
| GTV, SpiderSecurity of seat belt | Urgent | R/1996/026 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2015/124 on 3 Jul 2015, for gearbox may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/012 on 12 Mar 2018, for brake and/or clutch system components may become damaged by mineral oil. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/268, launched 30 November 2017. 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.