This week’s recalls:
– Fiat 500 – ball joint
– Fiat Doblo – tyres
– Fiat Scudo and Ulysse – AdBlue
Overview of the recalls in 43rd week of 2023
Six recalls for 10 models of four carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 43rd week of 2023. Two more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).
Fiat has announced three recalls this week, with Citroen, Opel and Peugeot each having one in Rapex.
Land Rover and Renault are also recalling through the KBA.
- Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.
Three Fiat recalls
Over 5,000 Fiat 500s built between April and September 2023 may have a faulty front wheel ball joint, which could lead to a loss of control. On Fiat Doblo models from the production period 3 October 2022 – 15 March 2023, the maximum load on the factory-fitted tyres is less than the maximum permissible weight on the rear axle. Overloading the tyres can lead to tyre damage. Fiat Scudo and Ulysse vans are being recalled due to a urea injection fault. If this occurs, the driver will not be informed because the relevant warning light will not illuminate.
AdBlue problems with French vans
As well as Fiat vans, other related models from Citroen, Opel and Peugeot are also being recalled for the third time – see table below. We wrote about Stellantis’ urea problems back in July in our article Peugeot and Citroen problems with AdBlue; Consumer organisations call for an investigation and no-cost fix for customers.
Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.
We write about the KBA recalls in the following articles:
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport: The rear wheel suspension may be cracked
- Renault Kangoo: The passenger seat frame must be checked and replaced if necessary
- KBA Archive
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Rapex Recalls announced in the 43rd week of 2023
| Make, Model (years) | Problem |
|---|---|
| Citroen Jumpy (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Citroen Spacetourer (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Fiat 500 (2023) | A ball joint of a front wheel could become detached, which can lead to loss of vehicle control. |
| Fiat Doblo (2022 – 2023) | The maximum load of the factory fitted tyres is less than the maximum permitted weight. |
| Fiat Scudo (2021 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Fiat Ulysse (2021 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Opel Vivaro (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Opel Zafira (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Peugeot Expert (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
| Peugeot Traveller (2020 – 2022) | A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on. |
Where now?
Currently 5116 Recalls