Fiat Idea 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. Front suspension mounting weld may fail

   Reported November 23, 2007Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2007/149793 vehicles affected

   Corrosion near the front suspension arm mounting welds may cause noise and, over time, weld failure that could lead to loss of vehicle stability. The front cross member will be checked; if corrosion is found it will be replaced, and if not, a strengthening kit will be fitted.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTINGS - FAILURE OF WELD

   Defect

   There is a possibility that corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicle will be checked to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. If this is found to be the case the front cross member will be replaced. If corrosion is not present a front cross member strengthening kit will be fitted.

2. Crankshaft pulley may break and cause power loss

   Reported April 20, 2007Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2007/0127,370 vehicles affected

   The crankshaft pulley for the ancillary devices may break, causing loss of engine power and possibly power steering and braking assistance. The pulley will be inspected and replaced if needed.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   ENGINE POWER MAY BE LOST

   Defect

   It is possible that breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley inspected and changed should this be necessary.

3. Front suspension cross member may crack

   Reported January 26, 2007Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/22045 vehicles affected

   A weld that does not meet specifications may cause creaking under braking and, over time, the front cross member may crack at its body mounting. The cross member will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER MAY FRACTURE

   Defect

   It has been identified that the chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the front cross member replaced.

4. Rear seat belt anchorages may not meet specification

   Reported November 15, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1441,690 vehicles affected

   The rear seat belt anchorages may not meet specification, which could make the belt insecure in a collision. An additional bracket will be fitted to bring the anchorage to the correct specification.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE POINT NOT CONFORMING

   Defect

   The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt.

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket.

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.