Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ducato: Possible Reduction In Brake Servo Assistance
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 448 Ducato vehicles because rainwater can enter the battery through non-watertight caps and leak onto the brake servo pipe, potentially reducing braking assistance. The manufacturer will install a battery cover and inspect the brake servo pipe for damage in affected vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES DUCATO. Units affected: 448
- Reason
- On batteries fitted with non-watertight caps rainwater from the windscreen may run into the battery and result in a leakage of battery contents. This leakage may damage the adjacent fabric reinforced rubber brake servo pipe and reduce or cancel the servo assistance available when braking. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have a cover fitted to the battery and checking of the brake servo pipe for damage.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1998-03-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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