Vehicle recall R/2018/038

Fiat Ducato recall: Intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body

DVSA recall R/2018/038 names the Fiat Ducato. It was launched 16 March 2018. It covers vehicles built 17 February 2016 to 13 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/038
Launched: 16 March 2018
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6172
Vehicles: 9,904 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body. The engine management warning light will illuminate and a loss of power may occur.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the current retainer with a new version to ensure the sleeve connection between intercooler sleeve and throttle body.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Ducato	17 February 2016 to 13 September 2017	9,904

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/283 EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity 30 November 2017, Fiat Ducato
R/2017/085 Camshaft may fail 6 March 2017, Fiat Ducato
R/2019/090 Possible interference between fuel supply and return lines 3 April 2019, Fiat Ducato
R/2019/103 Intercooler sleeve may become detached 10 May 2019, Fiat Ducato
R/2019/284 Potential movement of the battery 30 August 2019, Fiat Ducato
R/2019/360 The brake line retaining clip may not be fixed correctly to the tucker on the dashboard 3 January 2020, Fiat Ducato

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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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