Alfa Romeo 147 Recall R/2003/153: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/153
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 147 vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 30 April 2003. Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period. The dealer will modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: Possible short circuit and fire risk in engine coolant booster heater wiring circuit during engine warm up period. Remedy: Modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fire risk.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the electrical wiring fit a re-rated protective fuse and install modified mounting bushes.
Are You Affected?
147 built between 1 January 2002 and 30 April 2003 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 6 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/2003/153. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147Tyre sidewall may crack | Book soon | R/2010/025 | |
| 147, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/174 | |
| 147, GTPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2007/082 | |
| 147, GTClutch may fail | Low | R/2006/166 | |
| 147, GTBraking efficiency may reduce | Urgent | R/2006/128 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2003/093 on 11 Aug 2003, for loosening of front suspension. The one launched after it was R/2003/189 on 26 Jan 2004, for brake pipe may chafe on pas pipe mounting bracket. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/153, launched 1 October 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.