Fiat Stilo recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Fiat Stilo 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. 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.

  2. Front suspension spring may break

    Reported November 28, 2006Model years 2001–2006DVSA recall R/2006/18444,221 vehicles affected

    Corrosion may develop around the front suspension spring support and eventually cause the spring to break. A plate will be fitted to contain the spring and help prevent tyre damage if it breaks.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS MAY BREAK
    Defect
    Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time.
    Remedy
    To avoid damage to a tyre in the event of spring breakage a plate will be fitted which will contain the spring.

  3. Steering rack play could cause loss of steering

    Reported July 11, 2005Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2005/0433,030 vehicles affected

    Excess play between the steering rack and pinion may cause noise and loss of steering when parking. The steering pinion bearing preload will be adjusted or the steering rack assembly replaced as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING
    Defect
    Excess play between steering rack and pinion leading to noise and possible loss of steering when parking.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the steering pinion bearing preload adjusted or the steering rack assembly will be replaced as necessary

  4. Side window airbags may deploy unintentionally

    Reported May 1, 2003Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2003/069566 vehicles affected

    The side window airbags may deploy without warning. The airbag central control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF SIDE WINDOW AIRBAGS
    Defect
    It is possible for the side window air bags to deploy unintentionally.
    Remedy
    Replace the air bag central control unit.

  5. Cooling fan control unit may short circuit

    Reported March 31, 2003Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2003/028230 vehicles affected

    A short circuit in the engine cooling fan control unit could cause overheating. A new control unit will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL UNIT
    Defect
    A short circuit may occur in the engine cooling fan control unit with a resultant risk of overheating.
    Remedy
    Fit a new cooling fan control unit.

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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