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Alfa Romeo Tonale (2023-2026) and Dodge Hornet (2023-2025)

The rear outboard seat belts in certain Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles may twist and fail to retract properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly. A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2026, and affects 48,777 vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from August 15, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the retractors and pillar trim, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 17, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 84D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 15, 2026.

Is your Alfa Romeo affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • TonaleAlfa Romeo, model years 2023 to 2026
  • HornetDodge, model years 2023 to 2025

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
Seat belt defect
Campaign
26V510000
Vehicles affected
48,777
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
84D
Manufacturer phone
800-853-1403

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 11, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)