Vehicle recall R/2009/131

Fiat Punto recall: Steering may fail (R/2009/131)

DVSA recall R/2009/131 names the Fiat Punto. It was launched 14 December 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2006 to 30 April 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/131
Launched: 14 December 2009
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5409
Vehicles: 308 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft 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 Punto (GRANDE PUNTO)	1 July 2006 to 30 April 2008	308

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Other recalls for these models

R/2009/130 Steering may fail 14 December 2009, Fiat Punto
R/2010/117 The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision 1 October 2010, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto
R/2008/181 Fuel may leak from manifold 9 January 2009, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto
R/2011/023 Fire may occur 28 March 2011, Fiat Punto
R/2008/109 Heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit. 18 August 2008, Fiat Punto
R/2007/173 Brakes may fail 7 December 2007, Fiat Punto, Fiat Multipla, Fiat Bravo and others

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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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