Vehicle recall R/2008/180

Fiat Scudo recall: Accelerator may stick

DVSA recall R/2008/180 names the Fiat Scudo. It was launched 9 January 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2008 to 30 April 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/180
Launched: 9 January 2009
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5330
Vehicles: 158 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. In this condition the accelerator pedal might stick.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal checked for the presence of the pin. Should the pin be found to be missing the accelerator pedal will be changed.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Scudo	1 January 2008 to 30 April 2008	158

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/077 Brake pedal may need increased force during application 3 September 2009, Fiat Scudo
R/2010/052 Fire may occur 4 June 2010, Fiat Scudo
R/2010/049 Braking performance maybe affected 4 June 2010, Fiat Scudo
R/2010/047 Headlights may fail 4 June 2010, Fiat Scudo
R/2007/113 Steering swivel joint may fail resulting in loss of vehicle control 13 August 2007, Fiat Scudo
R/2010/138 Braking efficiency may be affected 8 October 2010, Fiat Scudo

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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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