CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
- Risk
- A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, which can keep the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.
If the airbag does not deploy as designed in a crash, the risk of injury to the front seat occupant increases. Owners should take this recall seriously even if the vehicle seems to run normally.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will correct the connection. Owner notification letters began mailing August 27, 2024. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with recall number 82B.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 20172018201920202021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 20182019202020212022202320242025 |
| Fiat 500e | 2024 |
| Fiat 500X | 20192020202120222023 |
| Jeep Renegade | 20192020202120222023 |