Alfa Romeo 147, 156, 2.5 V6 Recall R/2004/055: Possible Risk Of Fire And Loss Of Power Assisted Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Apr 2004
- Launched
- 1,118
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/055
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 147, 156, 2.5 V6 vehicles built between 10 March 2000 and 11 March 2003. The high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance. The dealer will check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE RISK OF FIRE AND LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING Defect: There is a possibility that the high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe.
Are You Affected?
147, 156, 2.5 V6 built between 10 March 2000 and 11 March 2003 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 1,118 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/2004/055. 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 | |
| 156Possibility of engine bay fire | Urgent | R/2006/170 | |
| 147, GTClutch may fail | Low | R/2006/166 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2003/189 on 26 Jan 2004, for brake pipe may chafe on pas pipe mounting bracket. The one launched after it was R/2005/030 on 23 May 2005, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/055, launched 5 April 2004. 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.