Fiat 500 Abarth Recall R/2015/077: Front Seatbelts May Not Function As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- 5889
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 Abarth 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 Abarth built between 1 September 2014 and 20 November 2014 may be included. Fiat estimates 42 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 5889 or the DVSA reference R/2015/077. 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 AbarthIneffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/187 | |
| 500 AbarthThe sport mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements | Low | R/2021/019 | |
| 500, 500 AbarthSeat may not perform as expected during a collision | Low | R/2016/194 | |
| 500 AbarthInterior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail | Urgent | R/2014/089 | |
| 500XIf rear seat belts are not fastened and pretensioners are deployed the latch could be released | Urgent | R/2018/216 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2015/076 on 10 Apr 2015, for front seatbelts may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2015/090 on 22 May 2015, for loss of control. 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/2015/077, 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.