Fiat Bravo 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. Rear cross member weld may crack

   Reported September 8, 2008Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2008/118120 vehicles affected

   A non-conforming weld at the rear cross member axle hub bracket may break and crack the cross member, affecting vehicle stability. The cross member identification and weld markings will be checked, and the cross member replaced if they do not conform.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR CROSS MEMBER WELDING MAY CRACK

   Defect

   It has been identified that the possibility exists that a non conforming weld may be present on the vehicle's rear cross member with the fixing bracket for the wheel axle hub. This non conformity in time; could cause the weld to break and crack the rear cross member which could have an adverse effect on the vehicle's stability.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the subject cross member identification numbers and weld markings checked; to ascertain whether they conform. Should this not be the case the cross member will be replaced.

2. Wastegate pipe routing may cause an engine compartment fire

   Reported May 29, 2008Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2008/071364 vehicles affected

   An incorrectly routed wastegate pressure pipe may cause a fire in the engine compartment. The pipe will be routed correctly and secured in its clips.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBIITY OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

   Defect

   A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips.

3. Brake hoses may restrict fluid flow

   Reported December 7, 2007Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/17324,020 vehicles affected

   Brake hoses may be incorrectly vulcanised and restrict brake fluid flow, reducing braking efficiency. The 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.

4. Front anti-roll bar bushes may wear

   Reported September 17, 2007Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/121867 vehicles affected

   The front anti-roll bar bushes may wear, causing noise as the bar contacts the bush's metal sleeve. The front anti-roll bar will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH WEAR

   Defect

   It has been identified that the front anti-roll bar bushes may wear after a period of time. Should this occur noise will be generated by contact between the anti-roll bar and the metal sleeve of the bush.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the front anti-roll bar replaced.

5. Throttle cable may damage brake pipes

   Reported March 13, 1998DVSA recall R/1998/020756 vehicles affected

   A defective retaining clip may let the throttle cable rub against rigid brake pipes and damage them, reducing braking efficiency. The clip will be replaced with a modified version.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

   Defect

   A defective retaining clip may allow the throttle cable to chafe against certain rigid brake pipes. This could damage the pipes and result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

   Remedy

   Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the subject retaining clip replaced with a modified version.

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.