Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Grande Punto: Steering Column May Become Disconnected
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO Recall Summary Approximately 5,638 FIAT Grande Punto vehicles have a defect in the steering column where the shaft end may not be properly flared, potentially allowing the steering column to disconnect from the universal joint and cause loss of steering control. FIAT Chrysler Automobiles will inspect the steering shaft profile on affected vehicles and replace the shaft if needed. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES GRANDE PUNTO. Units affected: 5,638
- Reason
- Incorrect profile (flaring) of the end of the steering shaft at the upper steering column universal joint. This may give the possibility of the steering column becoming disconnected from the universal joint with a consequent loss of vehicle steering. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the profile and flaring of the end of the steering shaft at the upper universal joint and where necessary renew the shaft.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-04-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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