Vehicle recall R/2019/096

Fiat Panda recall: Non-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column

DVSA recall R/2019/096 names the Fiat Panda. It was launched 12 April 2019. It covers vehicles built 6 September 2016 to 31 December 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/096
Launched: 12 April 2019
Issued by: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 6207
Vehicles: 25 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The steering column height adjustment mechanism could accidentally release.

The fix

Replace the steering column mechanism.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Fiat Panda	6 September 2016 to 31 December 2018	25

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/208 Engine suspension reaction bracket not fitted on the transmission side 24 August 2018, 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.

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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