Vehicle recall R/2017/229

Fiat Punto recall: Front seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment

DVSA recall R/2017/229 names the Fiat Punto. It was launched 18 August 2017. It covers vehicles built 26 April 2016 to 9 June 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/229
Launched: 18 August 2017
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6143
Vehicles: 1,168 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

Correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. Affected vehicles will be recalled to have this fitted.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Punto	26 April 2016 to 9 June 2017	1,168

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/005 Vehicle may roll away 7 January 2014, Fiat Punto
R/2012/139 Braking efficiency may be reduced 7 December 2012, Fiat Doblo, Fiat Fiorino, Fiat 500 and others
R/2011/023 Fire may occur 28 March 2011, Fiat Punto
R/2010/117 The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision 1 October 2010, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto
R/2009/131 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto
R/2009/130 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto

Found one you might buy?

A recall is one part of the picture. See how often it fails its MOT at each age, or what the VetTheCar Buying Report tells you about a specific car.

See an example Buying Report Free car tools

Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. Methodology · Data sources