Vehicle recall R/2007/033

Fiat Punto recall: Steering column may become disconnected

DVSA recall R/2007/033 names the Fiat Punto. It was launched 27 April 2007. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2006 to 31 July 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/033
Launched: 27 April 2007
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5156
Vehicles: 5,638 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Incorrect profile (flaring) of the end of the steering shaft at the upper steering column universal joint. This may give the possibility of the steering column becoming disconnected from the universal joint with a consequent loss of vehicle steering.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the profile and flaring of the end of the steering shaft at the upper universal joint and where necessary renew the shaft.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Punto (GRANDE PUNTO)	1 June 2006 to 31 July 2006	5,638

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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/2007/173 Brakes may fail 7 December 2007, Fiat Punto, Fiat Multipla, Fiat Bravo and others
R/2008/109 Heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit. 18 August 2008, Fiat Punto
R/2008/181 Fuel may leak from manifold 9 January 2009, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto
R/2009/131 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto
R/2009/130 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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