Fiat Seicento recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Fiat Seicento 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. Fuel tank corrosion may cause a leak

    Reported April 30, 2004Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2004/04916,382 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may cause fuel to leak from the tank. The tank will be inspected and replaced if corrosion is found.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF LEAKAGE FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO CORROSION
    Defect
    Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel tank due to corrosion
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the fuel tank will be inspected for corrosion. Should corrosion be found the fuel tank will be replaced.

  2. Brake pipes may chafe

    Reported December 7, 2000Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2000/1171,084 vehicles affected

    Front rigid brake pipes may chafe against nearby components. Dealers will reposition pipes to restore the prescribed clearance and replace any that are too damaged to remain in service.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF BRAKE PIPES.
    Defect
    Possible chafing of front rigid brake pipes at near side front against the plastic wheel arch liner or against the gearbox mounting. Also at the off side front against the engine timing belt cover.
    Remedy
    Reposition any chafing brake pipe to comply with the manufacturer's prescribed clearance between adjacent parts. Renew any brake pipe that has been chafed beyond a serviceable condition.

  3. Brake pedal may fracture

    Reported June 19, 2000Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2000/071292 vehicles affected

    The brake pedal may be the wrong specification and could eventually fracture. It will be replaced with a quality-assured type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE PEDAL MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the brake pedal is of incorrect specification and could eventually fracture.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace brake pedal with quality assured type.

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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