Vehicle recall R/2011/023

Fiat Punto recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2011/023 names the Fiat Punto and Fiat Abarth. It was launched 28 March 2011. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2009 to 31 March 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/023
Launched: 28 March 2011
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 5521
Vehicles: 8,138 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.

The fix

Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 8,138.
Model	Built
Fiat Punto	1 July 2009 to 30 March 2010
Fiat Punto (PUNTO GRANDE)	1 July 2009 to 31 March 2010
Fiat Abarth	1 July 2009 to 31 March 2010

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2010/117 The wrong airbag may deploy in a collision 1 October 2010, 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
R/2012/139 Braking efficiency may be reduced 7 December 2012, Fiat Doblo, Fiat Fiorino, Fiat 500 and others
R/2008/181 Fuel may leak from manifold 9 January 2009, Fiat 500, Fiat Punto
R/2008/109 Heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit. 18 August 2008, 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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