Seat identifies technical issue with current Ibiza and Arona
14 May 2018|5,030 views
Seat has confirmed a technical issue on the new Ibiza (2017 and 2018 models) and Arona (2018 model year). Like the new Volkswagen Polo, there is the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane changes with five passengers on board) and when the rear centre seat and the rear left seat are occupied at the same time, the left seat belt could be unintentionally released.
The brand has already identified a technical solution, which will prevent this from happening. The new Seat Ibiza and Arona are legally homologated and safe to drive. However, the brand advises its customers not to use the middle seat of the new Ibiza and Arona until the car has been equipped with the redesigned belt lock fixture.
Seat is now addressing the relevant authorities for their final validation in order to implement the solution, both on vehicles in the market as well as on the future series production. Within the next few weeks, Seat will start a recall campaign. Customers will receive a letter to arrange an appointment with a Seat official service centre. The check and the implementation of the technical solution will be free of charge.
Seat has confirmed a technical issue on the new Ibiza (2017 and 2018 models) and Arona (2018 model year). Like the new Volkswagen Polo, there is the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane changes with five passengers on board) and when the rear centre seat and the rear left seat are occupied at the same time, the left seat belt could be unintentionally released.
The brand has already identified a technical solution, which will prevent this from happening. The new Seat Ibiza and Arona are legally homologated and safe to drive. However, the brand advises its customers not to use the middle seat of the new Ibiza and Arona until the car has been equipped with the redesigned belt lock fixture.
Seat is now addressing the relevant authorities for their final validation in order to implement the solution, both on vehicles in the market as well as on the future series production. Within the next few weeks, Seat will start a recall campaign. Customers will receive a letter to arrange an appointment with a Seat official service centre. The check and the implementation of the technical solution will be free of charge.
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