Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 500: Loss Of Steering Control
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 3,264 Fiat 500, Panda, and Abarth vehicles in the UK because the steering shaft fork may not be properly secured to the shaft. In some cases, this could cause the fork to separate from the shaft, resulting in loss of steering control. The manufacturer will inspect the shaft for proper securing marks.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PANDA, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES ABARTH. Units affected: 3,264
- Reason
- The upper fork on the steering shaft fork may not have been correctly fixed/'staked' onto the shaft. This may cause a knock from the steering and in extreme cases the fork may separate from the shaft and result in loss of steering control. Remedy: To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-12-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6608a704-d0e8-4250-af48-a3e64031ace3