Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tipo: Possible Failure Of Front Spring

FIAT Tipo Front Spring Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 9,188 Fiat Tipo vehicles in the United Kingdom because certain front suspension coil springs from a specific batch may develop corrosion and break. A broken front spring can affect the vehicle's handling and control. The company will replace the affected coil springs with new ones.

Recalling firm
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES TIPO, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES. Units affected: 9,188
Reason
A specific batch of vehicles have been equipped with front suspension coil springs which may suffer from localised corrosion. This can cause breakage of the springs with an adverse effect on vehicle control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original coil springs with quality assured examples.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1993-07-19
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/89bfdb96-ff80-406e-aa48-c5e49f440602