Alfa Romeo 155 Recall R/1993/043: Possible Failure Of Rear Wheel Bearings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Jul 1993
- Launched
- 325
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/043
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 155 vehicles built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1993. On a specific batch of rear wheel bearings the outer bearing race may break up during certain operating conditions leading to failure of the bearing and hub detachment. The dealer will inspection and replacement of the affected bearings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a specific batch of rear wheel bearings the outer bearing race may break up during certain operating conditions leading to failure of the bearing and hub detachment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF REAR WHEEL BEARINGS Defect: On a specific batch of rear wheel bearings the outer bearing race may break up during certain operating conditions leading to failure of the bearing and hub detachment. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the affected bearings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of the bearing and hub detachment.
The Fix
The dealer will inspection and replacement of the affected bearings.
Are You Affected?
155 built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1993 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 325 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Alfa Romeo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
- Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/043. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155Chafing of power steering pipe | Urgent | R/1994/040 | |
| Giulia QVAlfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch | Book soon | R/2026/026 | |
| Tonale MHEV, Tonale PHEVIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/183 | |
| 8CRear wheels may lock up | Book soon | R/2011/138 | |
| 147Tyre sidewall may crack | Book soon | R/2010/025 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1994/040 on 19 Jul 1994, for chafing of power steering pipe. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 1993.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/043, launched 6 July 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.