Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Grande Punto: Steering May Fail
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 56,168 Grande Punto vehicles because the steering shaft's upper fixing bolt may not be tightened to the correct specification. In some cases, this could lead to steering shaft breakage and loss of steering control. The fix involves checking and adjusting the bolt's tightness, or replacing the shaft if it's damaged beyond adjustment.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES GRANDE PUNTO. Units affected: 56,168
- Reason
- It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-12-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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