Alfa Romeo 166 Recall R/2001/058: Power Assisted Steering Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2001
- Launched
- 2,340
- vehicles in the UK
- 4388
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 166 vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 March 2001. Possible failure of low pressure power steering pipe connection with leakage of fluid and loss of power assistance. The dealer will replace all high and low pressure oil supply and return pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible failure of low pressure power steering pipe connection with leakage of fluid and loss of power assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER ASSISTED STEERING CONCERN Defect: Possible failure of low pressure power steering pipe connection with leakage of fluid and loss of power assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles replace all high and low pressure oil supply and return pipes. Replace oil cooler and refill system with upgraded specification PAS oil.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power assisted steering concern.
The Fix
The dealer will replace all high and low pressure oil supply and return pipes.
Are You Affected?
166 built between 1 January 1998 and 31 March 2001 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 2,340 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 campaign code 4388 or the DVSA reference R/2001/058. 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, 166Possible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2005/030 | |
| GuiliettaGearbox may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/124 | |
| 8CLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2009/010 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2000/022 on 10 Mar 2000, for electrical wiring may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2002/145 on 2 Aug 2002, for potential fuel leak. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/058, launched 30 April 2001. 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.