Alfa Romeo 156 Recall R/2003/093: Loosening Of Front Suspension, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 11 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 213
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/093
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 156 vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 6 June 2003. Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics. The dealer will replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION Defect: Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics. Remedy: Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.
Are You Affected?
156 built between 1 January 2002 and 6 June 2003 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 213 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/2003/093. 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 | |
| 156Brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket | Urgent | R/2002/146 | |
| 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/2002/146 on 4 Oct 2002, for brake pipe may chafe on cable bracket. The one launched after it was R/2003/153 on 1 Oct 2003, for possible fire risk. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/093, launched 11 August 2003. 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.