Vehicle recall R/2004/049

Fiat Seicento recall: Possibility of leakage from fuel tank due to corrosion

DVSA recall R/2004/049 names the Fiat Seicento. It was launched 30 April 2004. It covers vehicles built 1 March 1998 to 1 September 1999.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/049
Launched: 30 April 2004
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 4678
Vehicles: 16,382 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel tank due to corrosion

The fix

Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the fuel tank will be inspected for corrosion. Should corrosion be found the fuel tank will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Seicento	1 March 1998 to 1 September 1999	16,382

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Other recalls for these models

R/2000/117 Possible chafing of brake pipes. 7 December 2000, Fiat Seicento
R/2000/071 Brake pedal may fracture 19 June 2000, Fiat Seicento

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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