DVLA recall archive
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Fiat 500 BEV Panda and Tipo. Instrument panel cluster software
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case. If the customer seeks to reactivate the AEB after previously deactivating it during the same driving cycle (key on/off) it will remain deactivated however the icon on the cluster to alert about deactivation remains off. This does not meet regulatory requirements.
Update front camera software.
Incorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity)
On affected vehicles incorrect data has been entered on the registration document and correspondingly the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
The registration document must be amended and a new CoC issued.
Incorrect information displayed on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity)
On affected vehicles incorrect data has been entered on the registration document and correspondingly the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
The registration document must be amended and a new CoC issued.
Fiat 500 BEV High Voltage battery negative pole connection
On affected vehicles the fastening nut may be missing from the negative terminal of the high-voltage battery pack which could result in a loss of torque failure to start the vehicle and in extreme cases it could present a possible fire hazard.
The affected vehicles will have the high-voltage battery replaced.
Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended.
On affected vehicles the reversing gear switch is not according to specification. This could result in a failure to illuminate the rear light of the vehicle during a reversing manoeuvre.
Check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required
Front suspension control arm ball joint
Affected vehicles may not have the correct installation and tightening between the suspension control arm and the steering knuckle joint.This may possibly result in the control arm bolt becoming detached from the knuckle seat whilst the vehicle is in motion In the worst case this could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Check installation of joint and if necessary correctly install joint.
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty 48-volt battery. This may lead to a loss of the functionality of the battery. This may result in a risk of thermal run away in the case of water infiltration.
The repair is a check of the PBU valve code and replacement of the 48-volt battery if necessary.
The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly.
The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly
The integrity of the positive lead terminal must be checked and if it is damaged it must be replaced. If it is not damaged the correct torque must be applied to the nut to ensure correct tightening.
INEFFECTIVE/INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF A LOCK NUT ON THE STEERING GEAR ROD
Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.
Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.
INEFFECTIVE/INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF A LOCK NUT ON THE STEERING GEAR ROD
Vehicles may have been produced with ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod.
Check for the correct tightening of the lock nut and check/adjust wheel alignment if tightening was required.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A FAULTY LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HALF-SHAFT
A number of vehicles may have been fitted with a faulty left or right side half-shaft (drive shaft).
The half-shaft identified as faulty according to traceability data must be replaced
THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO A NON-CONFORMITY IN THE MATERIAL
The drive shaft joints may fail
Replace the drive shaft or shafts as required
DUE TO INCORRECT TYPE APPROVAL DATA PROCESSING THE MANUFACTURER'S PLATE (VIN PLATE) AND REGISTRATION DOCUMENT MUST BE REPLACED
Due to incorrect type-approval data processing the manufacturer's plate (VIN plate) and registration document must be replaced.
Replace the VIN plate and update the registration document as required.
THE START & STOP SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
The Start & Stop system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
THE SPORT MODE SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SET CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE MAY NOT COMPLY WITH TYPE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
The �Sport� mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements.
The proxi file must be updated to solve the non conformity.
THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE CALLIPER COULD DISPLAY MICRO CRACKS
The rear right brake calliper could display micro-cracks
The production date must be checked and if necessary the brake calliper must be replaced
THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRIVE SHAFT MAY FAIL
Drive shaft may fail.
Replace the right hand drive shaft
NON-CONFORMITY IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
Non-conformity in the airbag control module software
Update the airbag control module software
IF REAR SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FASTENED AND PRETENSIONERS ARE DEPLOYED THE LATCH COULD BE RELEASED
In case of an accident if the rear seat belts are not fastened i.e. if the rear seat is not occupied by a passenger or is occupied by a child restraint system coupled only to the Isofix anchors and the pretensioners are deployed the rear seat latch could be released. The contents of the rear luggage area if unsecured could enter the cabin area
Replace the latch bezels with bezels the shape of which prevents the seat belts from interfering with the latch and releasing the seat in the event of a pretensioner deployment.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT INFORMATION
Due to a nonconformity in the production process the instrument cluster may stick and display incorrect speed information.
On affected vehicles replace the instrument cluster.
REPLACE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING
Due to a non-conformity in the production process the electrical power steering (EPS) must be replaced. This will prevent a potential loss of steering assistance. Loss of EPS functionality could increase the risk of a collision occurring.
Replace the Electrical Power Steering unit
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATER WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT
On some Fiat 500L vehicles a layout non-conformity could cause abrasion of the supplementary heater (PTC) wiring. This could result in possible electric short-circuiting with the possibility of a loss of some vehicle safety. In the worst case it could cause a vehicle fire..
Apply a cut-proof sheath on the supplementary heater wiring to protect it from abrasions.
LOSS OF DRIVE
The transmission could unexpectedly switch to the N position due to a nonconformity in the transmission wiring assembly process.
On affected vehicles reprogram the transmission control module. Where necessary replace the transmission wiring
INCORRECT LOAD CAPACITY LISTED FOR INTERIOR HOOKS
It has been identified that the maximum load capacity for the load restraint hooks in the load compartment of the vehicle has been incorrectly written in the Owner Handbook. The correct load capacity is 500 daN and not the 625 daN as written. If the correct load capacity of 500 daN is not adhered to then the load hooks may not retain the load due to overloading. This could result in an unsecured load with the potential for loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicles to attach a load capacity label within the load compartment and install an additional amended page to the Owner Handbook.
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE
It has been identified that the rear brake shoe lining material may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in brake performance from the rear brakes.
Recall all affected vehicles to check the conformity of the brake linings and if found to be incorrect replace with new brake shoes which meet the correct conformity.
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