Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Doblo: Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 15,475 vehicles (Doblo, Fiorino, 500, Qubo, and Punto models) in the United Kingdom due to a faulty connector on the brake servo pipe. This defect can cause loss of vacuum assistance to the braking system, requiring drivers to apply significantly more force to the brake pedal. The manufacturer will replace the affected brake servo pipe.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES DOBLO, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES FIORINO, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES 500, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES QUBO, FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PUNTO. Units affected: 15,475
- Reason
- A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail and cause a loss of vacuum assistance necessitating the driver to include additional effort when braking. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-12-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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