Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ducato: Rear Axle May Move
Recall Summary Fiat Chrysler is recalling 8 Ducato vehicles because the rear axle bolts may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, potentially allowing the axle to shift. In severe cases, this could result in loss of vehicle control. The fix involves replacing the bolts and tightening them to the correct specification.
- Recalling firm
- FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES DUCATO. Units affected: 8
- Reason
- It is possible the rear axle leaf spring retaining bolts were not tightened to the correct specification during production. This could allow movement between the axle and leaf spring. In extreme circumstances this could cause the vehicle to lose control. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the U bolts with new items and tighten them to the correct specification.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-10-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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