Fiat Punto recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Fiat Punto 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. Front seat belt pretensioner may malfunction

    Reported August 18, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/2291,168 vehicles affected

    A production fault may cause a front seat belt pretensioner to malfunction in a collision. A service kit will be fitted to restore correct operation.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY MALFUNCTION DURING DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    Due to a non-conformity in the supplier's production process the front seat belt pretensioner could malfunction in the event of a collision.
    Remedy
    Correct operation will be restored by applying a service kit designed for this purpose. Affected vehicles will be recalled to have this fitted.

  2. Handbrake fault may allow vehicle to roll away

    Reported January 7, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/0054 vehicles affected

    The handbrake lever may not meet the correct specification, which could allow the vehicle to roll away. The remedy is to replace the handbrake assembly with a quality controlled assembly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
    Defect
    It has been identified that the hand brake lever may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It could result in the vehicle rolling away.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the hand brake assembly with a new quality controlled assembly

  3. Handbrake may not work properly

    Reported November 26, 2013EU Safety Gate A12/1791/13

    The handbrake may not work properly, which could lead to an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The handbrake might not work properly which could lead to the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Greece

  4. Brake servo pipe connector may fail

    Reported December 7, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/13915,475 vehicles affected

    A brake servo pipe connector may fail and reduce vacuum assistance, so the driver may need to apply more effort when braking. The remedy is to fit a new brake servo pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
    Defect
    A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail and cause a loss of vacuum assistance necessitating the driver to include additional effort when braking.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.

  5. ABS wiring may be damaged and cause a fire

    Reported March 28, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2011/02316,276 vehicles affected

    Wiring near the battery holder may become trapped and pinched, exposing or damaging wires and creating a potential fire risk. The wiring will be inspected and repaired using soldered connectors.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors

  6. Incorrect airbag may deploy in a side impact

    Reported October 1, 2010Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/117116,520 vehicles affected

    A software non-compliance could cause the wrong airbag to deploy in a side impact. A software update will be applied.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WRONG AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
    Defect
    In the case of a side impact the wrong airbag could deploy as a result of a software non-compliance.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply a software update.

  7. Steering shaft bolt may be too loose

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2009/131308 vehicles affected

    The steering shaft fixing bolt may not be tightened correctly, causing noise or, in extreme cases, shaft breakage and loss of steering control. The bolt will be checked and tightened if needed; the shaft will be replaced if the torque is outside the specified range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.

  8. Steering shaft bolt may loosen

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2009/13056,168 vehicles affected

    The steering shaft fixing bolt may be incorrectly tightened, causing noise or, in extreme cases, shaft breakage and loss of steering control. The bolt will be checked and adjusted; the shaft will be replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.

  9. Fuel manifold may leak

    Reported January 9, 2009Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/1815,679 vehicles affected

    A fuel manifold may not meet specification and could leak, causing loss of power or the engine to cut out. Inspect the manifold and replace it if it does not meet specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD
    Defect
    Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.

  10. Heater wiring may short circuit

    Reported August 18, 2008Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2008/10928,557 vehicles affected

    Without a retaining clip, heater or climate control wiring may rub against a dashboard bracket and become damaged, causing an electrical short circuit. The wiring will be inspected, repaired and repositioned if damaged, and a new clip fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL WIRING ABRASION MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
    Defect
    It has been identified that the possibility exists of interference between the heater/climate control wiring and a dashboard bracket due to a missing retainer clip. In this condition abrasion of the wiring may occur with the attendant risk of an electrical short circuit
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will be inspected for damage to the subject wiring which if this has occurred will be repaired and repositioned. In all cases a new clip will be fitted.

  11. 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.

  12. Steering column may disconnect

    Reported April 27, 2007Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2007/0335,638 vehicles affected

    Incorrect flaring at the end of the steering shaft may allow the steering column to disconnect from the upper universal joint, causing loss of steering. The shaft will be inspected and renewed if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED
    Defect
    Incorrect profile (flaring) of the end of the steering shaft at the upper steering column universal joint. This may give the possibility of the steering column becoming disconnected from the universal joint with a consequent loss of vehicle steering.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the profile and flaring of the end of the steering shaft at the upper universal joint and where necessary renew the shaft.

  13. 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.

  14. Fuel vapour pipe may contact the compressor pulley

    Reported July 26, 2000Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2000/0802,016 vehicles affected

    The fuel vapour recirculation pipe may rub against the air-conditioning compressor pulley, damaging the pipe and creating a fire risk. The pipe will be repositioned away from the pulley.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL VAPOUR RE- CIRCULATION PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED
    Defect
    The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley.

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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