Alfa Romeo 156 Recall R/2002/146: Brake Pipe May Chafe On Cable Bracket, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2002
- Launched
- 256
- vehicles in the UK
- 4494
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 156 vehicles. The metal brake pipe between the master cylinder and the ABS unit may chafe on a cable bracket. The dealer will check brake pipe condition and clearances. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The metal brake pipe between the master cylinder and the ABS unit may chafe on a cable bracket. A seriously damaged brake pipe will reduce the braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON CABLE BRACKET Defect: The metal brake pipe between the master cylinder and the ABS unit may chafe on a cable bracket. A seriously damaged brake pipe will reduce the braking efficiency. Remedy: Check brake pipe condition and clearances. Renew any damaged pipes.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket.
The Fix
The dealer will check brake pipe condition and clearances.
Are You Affected?
156 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 256 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 4494 or the DVSA reference R/2002/146. 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 | |
| 156Potential fuel leak | Urgent | R/2002/145 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2002/145 on 2 Aug 2002, for potential fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/093 on 11 Aug 2003, for loosening of front suspension. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/146, launched 4 October 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.