Vehicle recall R/2007/149

Fiat Idea recall: Front suspension arm mountings - failure of weld

DVSA recall R/2007/149 names the Fiat Idea. It was launched 23 November 2007. It covers vehicles built 1 May 2005 to 30 September 2005.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/149
Launched: 23 November 2007
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Vehicles: 793 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability.

The fix

Recalled vehicle will be checked to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. If this is found to be the case the front cross member will be replaced. If corrosion is not present a front cross member strengthening kit will be fitted.

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 May 2005 to 30 September 2005	793

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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/2006/220 Front suspension cross member may fracture 26 January 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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