Vehicle recall R/2018/208

Fiat Panda recall: Engine suspension reaction bracket not fitted on the transmission side

DVSA recall R/2018/208 names the Fiat Panda. It was launched 24 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 4 April 2018 to 6 July 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/208
Launched: 24 August 2018
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6200
Vehicles: 134 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Some vehicles were assembled without the engine suspension reaction bracket fitted on the transmission side. The vehicles must be repaired by fitting the missing components (transmission reaction bracket and washer). The defect can be detected by noise and vibration being emitted from the front area of the vehicle. If ignored a possible consequence is a failed differential box resulting in oil leakage and in some cases the drive shaft could become disengaged and drop below the vehicle whilst in motion.

The fix

Fit the missing components (transmission reaction bracket and washer).

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Panda	4 April 2018 to 6 July 2018	134

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/096 Non-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column 12 April 2019, Fiat Panda
R/2016/225 Transmission mount may fail 28 October 2016, Fiat Panda
R/2015/229 Headlights may fail 29 December 2015, Fiat Panda
R/2015/076 Front seatbelts may not function as intended 10 April 2015, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda
R/2023/282 Side airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected 13 December 2023, Fiat Panda
R/2024/144 Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended. 7 June 2024, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda

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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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