Alfa Romeo Spider recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Alfa Romeo Spider from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

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:

  1. 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
    Component
    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.

  2. Power take-off unit may leak oil and seize

    Reported July 27, 2007Model years 2005–2007DVSA recall R/2007/0921,830 vehicles affected

    An oil leak from the power take-off unit may cause it to seize, with possible loss of vehicle control. Sealant will be applied to the core plug and a retaining clip fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
    Defect
    Oil may leak from the Power Take Off Unit which may cause the unit to seize and possible loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply sealant to the core plug and to fit a retaining clip.

  3. Seatbelt attachments may not stay secure

    Reported March 12, 1996DVSA recall R/1996/02624 vehicles affected

    Some seatbelt attachment systems may not remain secure in a crash. Dealers will check the buckle production date and replace belts from the affected batch.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SECURITY OF SEAT BELT
    Defect
    A number of the subject vehicles have been fitted with seat belts manufactured by TRW the attachment systems of which may not remain secure in an accident situation.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles check the date of production on the seat belt buckles and replace those within the critical batch.

  4. Rear brake hoses may chafe and lose fluid

    Reported March 12, 1996DVSA recall R/1996/02024 vehicles affected

    When fully loaded, rear brake hoses may contact nearby parts and become damaged, causing fluid loss and reduced braking efficiency. The hoses will be rerouted and any damaged hose replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE SUSPENSION
    Defect
    When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for rerouting of the rear brake hoses. Any hose found to be damaged will be replaced.

  5. Glove compartment light may short circuit

    Reported May 14, 1992Model years 1991–1992NHTSA campaign 92V0760001,800 vehicles affected

    An electrical short in the glove compartment maplight could cause a fire. The maplight and its attachment bracket will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    INTERIOR LIGHTING
    Defect
    AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT.
    Consequence
    THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENTFIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT MAPLIGHT AND ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  6. Steering arm may fail from casting flaw

    Reported January 8, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V007000500 vehicles affected

    A casting flaw may cause metal fatigue and failure of a steering pitman or idler arm, potentially causing sudden loss of control and a crash. Components with the casting flaw will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES
    Defect
    A CASTING FLAW IN THE STEERING BOX PITMAN AND OR IDLE ARMS MAY CAUSE METAL FATIGUE FAILURE.
    Consequence
    FAILURE OF THE STEERING BOX PITMAN OR IDLE ARM COULDRESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE COMPONENTS WITH CASTING FLAW.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING BOX PITMAN AND IDLE ARMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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.

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