Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Bravo: Rear Cross Member Welding May Crack
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 120 Bravo vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a welding defect may be present on the rear cross member that connects to the wheel axle hub. If the weld cracks over time, it could affect the vehicle's stability. Owners of affected vehicles will have their cross members inspected, and any non-conforming parts will be replaced.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES BRAVO. Units affected: 120
- Reason
- It has been identified that the possibility exists that a non conforming weld may be present on the vehicle's rear cross member with the fixing bracket for the wheel axle hub. This non conformity in time; could cause the weld to break and crack the rear cross member which could have an adverse effect on the vehicle's stability. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject cross member identification numbers and weld markings checked; to ascertain whether they conform. Should this not be the case the cross member will be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-09-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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