Fiat Idea Recall R/2004/144: Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Point Not Conforming, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 1,690
- vehicles in the UK
- 4657
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Idea vehicles built between 11 March 2004 and 4 April 2004. The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE POINT NOT CONFORMING Defect: The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat belt anchorage point not conforming.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket.
Are You Affected?
Idea built between 11 March 2004 and 4 April 2004 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,690 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Fiat, 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 Fiat.
- Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the campaign code 4657 or the DVSA reference R/2004/144. See how to get a Fiat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaFront suspension arm mountings: failure of weld | Book soon | R/2007/149 | |
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 | |
| IdeaFront suspension cross member may fracture | Urgent | R/2006/220 | |
| 500XIf rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released | Urgent | R/2018/216 | |
| PuntoFront seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment | Urgent | R/2017/229 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2004/181 on 1 Oct 2004, for possibility of loss of brake fluids and extended pedal travel. The one launched after it was R/2005/043 on 11 Jul 2005, for possible loss of steering. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/144, launched 15 November 2004. 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.