Alfa Romeo 156 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. Additional heater may short circuit

   Reported October 30, 2006Model years 2001–2004DVSA recall R/2006/1701,549 vehicles affected

   A short circuit in the additional heater system during warm-up may cause an engine compartment fire. The heater's electrical supply will be modified to prevent the short circuit.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE BAY FIRE

   Defect

   It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the electrical supply to the additional heater modified; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.

2. 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

   Component

   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.

3. Brake pipe may chafe and leak

   Reported January 26, 2004Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2003/18929 vehicles affected

   An incorrect connector may let the brake pipe rub against a power steering pipe bracket, potentially causing a fluid leak and reduced braking efficiency. The connector, brake pipe and seals will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON PAS PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET

   Defect

   The fitting of an incorrect connector between the brake pipe and the master cylinder may cause the brake pipe to chafe on a power steering pipe support bracket. In the worst case this could result in a fluid leak and a reduction in braking efficiency.

   Remedy

   Replace the connector brake pipe and seals.

4. Front suspension may loosen

   Reported August 11, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/093213 vehicles affected

   The front suspension may gradually loosen, causing noise and worsening suspension and handling. The reinforcing plates and fasteners will be replaced with modified components.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION

   Defect

   Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.

   Remedy

   Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.

5. Brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket

   Reported October 4, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/146256 vehicles affected

   The brake pipe between the master cylinder and ABS unit may rub against a cable bracket. Damage may reduce braking efficiency. The pipe and clearances will be checked, and damaged pipes replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON CABLE BRACKET

   Defect

   The metal brake pipe between the master cylinder and the ABS unit may chafe on a cable bracket. A seriously damaged brake pipe will reduce the braking efficiency.

   Remedy

   Check brake pipe condition and clearances. Renew any damaged pipes.

6. Fuel delivery pipe may leak

   Reported August 2, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/14573 vehicles affected

   Engine movement may strain the fuel delivery pipe where it connects to the injector rail, causing a fuel leak. Dealers will fit two additional support clips.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK

   Defect

   The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. This could result in a fuel leak.

   Remedy

   Fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe.

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.