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Vehicle recall R/2012/035

Fiat Scudo recall: Rear suspension may fail

DVSA recall R/2012/035 names the Fiat Scudo. It was launched 19 March 2012. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2012/035
Launched
19 March 2012
Issued by
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference
5641
Vehicles
2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

During the assembly of the vehicle it is possible the right hand rear suspension coil spring was damaged. Over time any damage could lead to the failure of the coil spring.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Fiat Scudonot recorded2
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/2011/130 Power assistance to steering may be lost 7 October 2011, Fiat Scudo
  • R/2011/037 Fuel may leak 6 May 2011, Fiat Scudo
  • R/2010/138 Braking efficiency may be affected 8 October 2010, Fiat Scudo
  • R/2013/102 Loss of steering 15 September 2013, 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

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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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