Alfa Romeo 156 Recall R/2006/170: Possibility Of Engine Bay Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2006
- Launched
- 1,549
- vehicles in the UK
- 5076
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 156 vehicles built between 1 November 2001 and 31 December 2004. The possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment. The dealer will modify the electrical supply to the additional heater; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE BAY FIRE Defect: It has been identified that on a small number of vehicles the possibility exists there may be a short circuit situation within the engine additional heater system during the warm up period which could lead to a fire within the engine compartment. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the electrical supply to the additional heater modified; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fire within the engine compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the electrical supply to the additional heater; in order to avoid the possibility of the short circuit occurring.
Are You Affected?
156 built between 1 November 2001 and 31 December 2004 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 1,549 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 5076 or the DVSA reference R/2006/170. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2006/166 on 17 Oct 2006, for clutch may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/026 on 12 Mar 2007, for roof bars may fail. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/170, launched 30 October 2006. 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.