Alfa Romeo GTV, Spider Recall R/1996/020: Rear Brake Hose May Chafe Suspension, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 1996
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/020
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled GTV, Spider vehicles. When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. The dealer will replace any hose found to be damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE SUSPENSION Defect: When fully loaded the rear brake hoses may contact the anti roll-bar upper attachments and a plastic shield. This could damage the hoses and cause fluid loss with a consequent reduction in braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for rerouting of the rear brake hoses. Any hose found to be damaged will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake hose may chafe suspension.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any hose found to be damaged.
Are You Affected?
GTV, Spider may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 12 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/1996/020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/174 | |
| 159, Brera, SpiderPossible loss of vehicle control | Low | R/2007/092 | |
| GTVElectrical wiring may overheat | Urgent | R/2000/022 | |
| GTV, SpiderSecurity of seat belt | Urgent | R/1996/026 | |
| Junior BEV, Junior MHEVAlfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/502 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/1995/056 on 10 Aug 1995, for possible fire risk. The one launched after it was R/1996/026 on 12 Mar 1996, for security of seat belt. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/020, launched 12 March 1996. 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.