Fiat 500, Panda Recall R/2015/076: Front Seatbelts May Not Function As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 1,041
- vehicles in the UK
- 5888
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Panda vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 20 November 2014. The front seatbelt anchorage links may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seatbelt anchorage links may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the link is subjected to an abnormal force then it may not perform as required.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEATBELTS MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED Defect: It has been identified that the front seatbelt anchorage links may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the link is subjected to an abnormal force then it may not perform as required. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seatbelts may not function as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles to check the link and if required replace it.
Are You Affected?
500, Panda built between 1 September 2014 and 20 November 2014 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,041 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 5888 or the DVSA reference R/2015/076. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2022/268 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2015/035 on 31 Mar 2015, for unintended airbag deployment. The one launched after it was R/2015/077 on 10 Apr 2015, for front seatbelts may not function as intended. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/076, launched 10 April 2015. 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.