Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ducato: U-bolts On Rear Axle May Break
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 117 Ducato vehicles in the United Kingdom because the U-bolts that secure the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If these bolts aren't tight enough, they could break. The company will inspect the U-bolts on affected vehicles and retighten them to the correct specification.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES DUCATO. Units affected: 117
- Reason
- The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the U bolts checked to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-08-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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