Vehicle recall R/2008/118

Fiat Bravo recall: Rear cross member welding may crack

DVSA recall R/2008/118 names the Fiat Bravo. It was launched 8 September 2008. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2007 to 30 June 2007.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/118
Launched: 8 September 2008
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5298
Vehicles: 120 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the possibility exists that a non conforming weld may be present on the vehicle's rear cross member with the fixing bracket for the wheel axle hub. This non conformity in time; could cause the weld to break and crack the rear cross member which could have an adverse effect on the vehicle's stability.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject cross member identification numbers and weld markings checked; to ascertain whether they conform. Should this not be the case the cross member 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 Bravo	1 June 2007 to 30 June 2007	120

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Other recalls for these models

R/2008/071 Possibiity of fire in the engine compartment 29 May 2008, Fiat Bravo
R/2007/173 Brakes may fail 7 December 2007, Fiat Punto, Fiat Multipla, Fiat Bravo and others
R/2007/121 Anti-roll bar bush wear 17 September 2007, Fiat Bravo
R/1998/020 Loss of braking efficiency 13 March 1998, Fiat Bravo

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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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