Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Abarth: Loss Of Steering Control
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 141 vehicles (Abarth, 500, and Panda models) sold in the United Kingdom because a bolt in the steering column may not have been properly secured during manufacturing. If this bolt loosens, it could cause noise or, in rare cases, loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the bolt with a properly secured one if needed.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES ABARTH, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PANDA. Units affected: 141
- Reason
- The steering column upper shaft fixing bolt may not have had thread locking agent applied to it during assembly. This may allow it to come loose causing a noise. In extreme cases this may result in a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-09-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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