Alfa Romeo 147 recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Tyre sidewall may crack

   Reported March 26, 2010Model years 2007–2010DVSA recall R/2010/025482 vehicles affected

   The tyre sidewall may crack, causing loss of inflation pressure and potentially affecting safe handling. The affected tyres will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   TYRE SIDEWALL MAY CRACK

   Defect

   It has been identified that Pirelli tyre type 215/40 ZR18 89W PZERO NERO annotated MO and F223 may suffer cracking of the sidewall. This can lead to loss of inflation pressure and under certain conditions can have an adverse effect on the safe handling of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyres replaced.

2. Brake hoses may restrict fluid flow

   Reported December 7, 2007Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/1743,435 vehicles affected

   Brake hoses may be incorrectly vulcanised and restrict brake fluid flow, reducing braking efficiency. Hoses will be checked and affected ones replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   BRAKES MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Due to the possibility of a fault in the production process the flexible rubber brake hoses may not have been correctly vulcanised. As a consequence may partially or totally restrict the internal flow of the brake hydraulic fluid. Should this happen a reduction in efficiency during braking would occur.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the hoses checked to identify if they are within the affected batch. If this is the case they will be replaced with quality assured items.

3. Fuel hose may chafe and leak

   Reported August 10, 2007Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2007/0821,780 vehicles affected

   The hose between the diesel filter and high-pressure pump may chafe on the filter housing and leak fuel, creating a risk of an engine compartment fire. The hose routing will be checked and a bracket fitted; a damaged hose will also be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the fuel hose from the diesel filter to the high pressure pump may chafe on the fuel filter housing. In time this could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of an engine compartment fire.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the routing of the hose checked at which time if the hose is not damaged a new bracket will be fitted to prevent chafing. If the hose is damaged it will be replaced in addition a new bracket will be fitted.

4. Clutch pedal connecting pin clip may detach

   Reported October 17, 2006Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2006/16610,710 vehicles affected

   The clip securing the pin between the clutch cylinder and pedal may detach, causing loss of clutch operation. A redesigned retaining clip will be fitted.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   CLUTCH MAY FAIL

   Defect

   On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a redesigned retaining clip.

5. Braking efficiency may be reduced with space saver spare

   Reported September 19, 2006Model years 2004–2006DVSA recall R/2006/1287,900 vehicles affected

   The vehicle dynamic control system may not work properly with a space saver spare fitted, potentially reducing braking efficiency during hard braking. The remedy is to fit an electronic control unit with upgraded software.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE

   Defect

   The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system does not operate properly when the space saver spare wheel is fitted. This could lead to the VDC warning lamp operating and may lead to reduced braking efficiency if the brakes are vigorously applied.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new VDC electronic control unit that has upgraded software installed.

6. Fuel tank recirculation pipe flange may crack

   Reported May 23, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/0301,730 vehicles affected

   The fuel tank recirculation pipe flange may crack when the tank is full, causing a fuel leak. The tank will be inspected and replaced if cracked.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK

   Defect

   A fuel leak may result due to cracking of the recirculation pipe flange on the fuel tank when the tank is filled to the maximum.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank inspected for cracks and replaced if necessary.

7. Power steering pipe may contact exhaust

   Reported April 5, 2004Model years 2000–2003DVSA recall R/2004/0552,236 vehicles affected

   The high-pressure power steering pipe may touch the exhaust downpipe, creating a fire risk and causing loss of power steering assistance. The pipe will be checked and an additional retaining bracket fitted.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE AND LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe.

8. Coolant heater wiring may short circuit

   Reported October 1, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/1536 vehicles affected

   Wiring for the engine coolant booster heater may short circuit during warm-up, creating a fire risk. The wiring will be modified, a re-rated protective fuse fitted and modified mounting bushes installed.

   Official DVSA recall text

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   POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

   Defect

   Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period.

   Remedy

   Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.