Alfa Romeo 147, GT Recall R/2006/166: Clutch May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Low

How serious

17 Oct 2006

Launched

5,355

vehicles in the UK

R/2006/166

DVSA reference

Alfa Romeo recalled 147, GT vehicles built between 1 March 2003 and 30 April 2006. On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a redesigned retaining clip. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: CLUTCH MAY FAIL Defect: On a number of RHD ALfa Romeo 147 and GT models there is a possibility that the clip which secures the connecting pin between the clutch cylinder and the clutch pedal may become detached resulting in loss of clutch operation. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a redesigned retaining clip.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of clutch operation.

The Fix

The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a redesigned retaining clip.

Are You Affected?

147, GT built between 1 March 2003 and 30 April 2006 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 5,355 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Alfa Romeo.
2. Book with any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/166. See how to get a Alfa Romeo recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2006/128 on 19 Sep 2006, for braking efficiency may reduce. The one launched after it was R/2006/170 on 30 Oct 2006, for possibility of engine bay fire. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2006.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2006/166, launched 17 October 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.