Snapshot

  • A total of 32 units have been recalled
  • Compliance label incorrectly states the car has five seats
  • Fiat dealers offering to rectify the issue

The Australian arm of Fiat has recalled its 2021-built Abarth 595s after an issue with the vehicle’s compliance label was discovered.

Affecting just 32 units, some examples of the model have been found to be fitted with a compliance label which incorrectly states a five-person seating capacity, rather than the car’s actual four-person layout.

Incorrect labels are therefore not compliant with Australian Design Rule 61/02, meaning Fiat must rectify the problem to legally prevent anyone trying to fit five people in the hot hatch.

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Fiat has offered to fix the issue free of charge, with owners of the affected vehicles encouraged to contact their nearest dealer to arrange a consultation.

Alternatively, if anyone is unsure of whether their car is affected, they can contact Fiat Chrysler Australia on 1800 870 720 or via email at auscustomercare@fcagroup.com.

A list of VINs for affected units can be found here.

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