Alfa Romeo 156: Possibility Of Engine Bay Fire
Alfa Romeo is recalling 1,549 model 156 vehicles because a short circuit in the engine's additional heater system during warm-up could potentially cause a fire in the engine compartment. The company will modify the electrical supply to the heater to prevent the short circuit from occurring. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- ALFA ROMEO
- Product
- Vehicles: ALFA ROMEO 156. Units affected: 1,549
- Reason
- It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the electrical supply to the additional heater modified; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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