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🧸 Product FR July 1, 2022

fiat — ducato camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger

l’ancrage de la ceinture de sécurité sur la plaque pivotante du siège peut ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. cela pourrait sérieusement nuire à la fonction de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité en cas d’accident, ce qui augmenterait le risque de blessure.

The seatbelt anchor on the seat’s swivel plate may not have been manufactured correctly. This could seriously impair the seatbelt’s ability to restrain you in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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This alert was reported 1537 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Fiat Ducato vans. The seat-belt anchor on the swivel seat may not have been made correctly.

What's happening? If the anchor is wrong, the seat belt might not hold you well in a crash. This could cause more injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these vans in France, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Ask a Fiat dealer or your mechanic to check and fix the seat-belt anchor. Do not ignore this.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
fiat
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’ancrage de la ceinture de sécurité sur la plaque pivotante du siège peut ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. cela pourrait sérieusement nuire à la fonction de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité en cas d’accident, ce qui augmenterait le risque de blessure.

First published
July 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48551/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
fiat — ducato camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger. The seatbelt anchor on the seat’s swivel plate may not have been manufactured correctly. This could seriously impair the seatbelt’s ability to restrain you in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 1, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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