Vehicle recall R/2006/220

Fiat Idea recall: Front suspension cross member may fracture

DVSA recall R/2006/220 names the Fiat Idea. It was launched 26 January 2007. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2005 to 31 March 2005.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/220
Launched: 26 January 2007
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Vehicles: 45 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the front cross member replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Idea	1 March 2005 to 31 March 2005	45

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Other recalls for these models

R/2007/012 Engine power may be lost 20 April 2007, Fiat Punto, Fiat Stilo, Fiat Panda and others
R/2007/149 Front suspension arm mountings - failure of weld 23 November 2007, Fiat Idea
R/2004/144 Rear seat belt anchorage point not conforming 15 November 2004, Fiat Idea

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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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