Concerning Seat Belt Defect Leads to Recall of 48,777 Dodge, Alfa Romero Vehicles

Concerning seat belt defect leads to recall of 48,777 Dodge, Alfa Romero vehicles

Certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles are being recalled because of a seat belt issue. The rear outboard seat belts can become twisted over time, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chrysler recalls nearly 49,000 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs over faulty rear seat belts

INDIANA — Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has issued a safety recall for 48,777 vehicles across the United States following concerns that rear outboard seat belt retractors could become twisted and fail to function correctly in a collision. The recall, officially announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on August 10, 2026, impacts select Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover SUVs. Federal safety offi…