Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Panda: Engine Suspension Reaction Bracket Not Fitted On The Transmission Side

Recall Summary Some Fiat Panda vehicles were built without an engine suspension reaction bracket on the transmission side. Affected owners may notice noise and vibration from the front of the vehicle, and if left unrepaired, the differential box could fail, potentially causing oil leaks or the drive shaft to detach while driving. The repair involves installing the missing bracket and washer components.

Recalling firm

FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PANDA. Units affected: 134

Reason

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

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-08-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1bd4cea7-5a9c-4e72-8a47-6384bad9ef3b