| Issue ID | 1713582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11385203 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | FIAT |
| Model | 124 SPIDER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 15/10/20 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The seat belt retractors are failing at an alarming rate according to fiat forums (and my personal experience). Mine failed 4 months after purchase. I took the car to the dealer on october 15th and they said it would be a couple weeks to get the part. However, as of mid-december, the earliest the fiat dealer said they will ship from italy in february. This poses a severe safety issue as the seatbelt will not restrain a passenger from a sudden stop. Further, it shows the disinterest of fiat as the 124 spider was made on the mazda miata assembly line and the parts are interchangeable. The mazda parts are readily available, but the fiat dealers are refusing to purchase them to protect their customers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONG GROVE, IL |
| VIN pattern | JC1NFAEKXK0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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