Alfa Romeo 156 Recall R/2002/145: Potential Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 73
- vehicles in the UK
- 4491
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 156 vehicles. The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. The dealer will fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. This could result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK Defect: The fuel delivery pipe from the pump may due to engine movement become strained at its connection to the injector rail. This could result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit two additional support clips to the fuel delivery pipe.
Are You Affected?
156 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 73 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 4491 or the DVSA reference R/2002/145. 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/2001/058 on 30 Apr 2001, for power assisted steering concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/146 on 4 Oct 2002, for brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/145, launched 2 August 2002. 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.