Recall number R/2009/130

There are 56168 FIAT vehicles affected by the recall R/2009/130.

This recall was issued on December 14th, 2009 and all the details of this FIAT recall (R/2009/130 - STEERING MAY FAIL) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/2009/130

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2009-12-14

Reason for concern

STEERING MAY FAIL

Reason for recall

It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local FIAT dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official FIAT service.

FIAT Reference ID

5397

Number of affected FIAT cars

56168

FIAT vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
GRANDE PUNTO		2006-07-01 to 2008-04-30
	ZFA19900000024267 to ZFA19900000412774	2006-07-01 to 2008-04-30
	ZFA19900001112419 to ZFA19900001398861	2006-07-01 to 2008-04-30

Others recall actions for FIAT

Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by FIAT that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from FIAT.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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