Alfa Romeo 156 Recall R/1998/097: Brake Pipe Connector May Crack And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 4,564
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/097
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 156 vehicles built between 1 November 1997 and 31 October 1998. On some right hand drive 156 vehicles the brake master cylinder supply pipe connectors could develop cracks and leak hydraulic fluid with a possible reduction in braking efficiency of one of the two circuits. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace suspect connectors and two rubber flexible pipes on the brake master cylinder with new upgraded ones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some right hand drive 156 vehicles the brake master cylinder supply pipe connectors could develop cracks and leak hydraulic fluid with a possible reduction in braking efficiency of one of the two circuits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PIPE CONNECTOR MAY CRACK AND LEAK Defect: On some right hand drive 156 vehicles the brake master cylinder supply pipe connectors could develop cracks and leak hydraulic fluid with a possible reduction in braking efficiency of one of the two circuits. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace suspect connectors and two rubber flexible pipes on the brake master cylinder with new upgraded ones.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pipe connector may crack and leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles and replace suspect connectors and two rubber flexible pipes on the brake master cylinder with new upgraded ones.
Are You Affected?
156 built between 1 November 1997 and 31 October 1998 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 4,564 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/1998/097. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156Possibility of engine bay fire | Urgent | R/2006/170 | |
| 147, 156, 2.5 V6Possible risk of fire and loss of power assisted steering | Urgent | R/2004/055 | |
| 156Brake pipe may chafe on pas pipe mounting bracket | Urgent | R/2003/189 | |
| 156Loosening of front suspension | Book soon | R/2003/093 | |
| 156Brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket | Urgent | R/2002/146 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/1997/026 on 23 Jun 1997, for unscheduled deployment of air bag. The one launched after it was R/2000/022 on 10 Mar 2000, for electrical wiring may overheat. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/097, launched 23 December 1998. 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.