Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Stilo: Suspension Coil Springs May Break
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 44,221 Stilo vehicles because the front suspension coil springs may break due to corrosion from road salt. A protective plate will be installed to prevent tire damage if a spring breaks.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES STILO. Units affected: 44,221
- Reason
- Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time. Remedy: To avoid damage to a tyre in the event of spring breakage a plate will be fitted which will contain the spring.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-11-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d65b071a-a593-4491-84a6-ef1e7baff97f