7/10: CBS Morning News
Stellantis is recalling 332,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep vehicles because sensors on their seat belt connectors are not working properly.
The recall covers the following vehicles made by Stellantis:
- Alfa Romeo Giulia, model years 2017-2024
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio, model years 2018-2025
- Fiat 500E, model year 2024
- Fiat 500X, model years 2019-2023
- Jeep Renegade, model years 2019-2023
Stellantis said it has received 578 reports about the faulty sensor as of June 26, but isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
“A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended,” Stellantis said in recall documents filed with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The faulty sensors were installed in the vehicles between September 2016 and June 2024. Stellantis said it will fix the sensor issue for free for owners “by directly wiring the sensor to …