Fiat Punto Recall R/2017/229: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner May Malfunction During Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Aug 2017
- Launched
- 1,168
- vehicles in the UK
- 6143
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Punto vehicles built between 26 April 2016 and 9 June 2017. Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision. The dealer will correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY MALFUNCTION DURING DEPLOYMENT Defect: Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision. Remedy: Correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. Affected vehicles will be recalled to have this fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose.
Are You Affected?
Punto built between 26 April 2016 and 9 June 2017 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,168 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 6143 or the DVSA reference R/2017/229. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PuntoVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2014/005 | |
| 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/139 | |
| Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeFire may occur | Urgent | R/2011/023 | |
| 500, Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeThe wrong airbag may deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/117 | |
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2017/165 on 23 Jun 2017, for driver airbag may fail to deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/283 on 30 Nov 2017, for eGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/229, launched 18 August 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.