Alfa Romeo 159 Recall R/2007/026: Roof Bars May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/026
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled 159 vehicles built between 1 July 2005 and 31 August 2006. Certain after market roof cross rails (not supplied by Alfa Romeo) could set up resonance frequencies within the rail that could in time lead to breakage of the longitudinal roof rails. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a new set of longitudinal roof rails. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain after market roof cross rails (not supplied by Alfa Romeo) could set up resonance frequencies within the rail that could in time lead to breakage of the longitudinal roof rails.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF BARS MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that certain after market roof cross rails (not supplied by Alfa Romeo) could set up resonance frequencies within the rail that could in time lead to breakage of the longitudinal roof rails. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a new set of longitudinal roof rails.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roof bars may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a new set of longitudinal roof rails.
Are You Affected?
159 built between 1 July 2005 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 81 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/2007/026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159, BreraReduction of braking assistance may occur | Urgent | R/2009/028 | |
| 147, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/174 | |
| 159, Brera, SpiderPossible loss of vehicle control | Low | R/2007/092 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2006/170 on 30 Oct 2006, for possibility of engine bay fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/047 on 18 Apr 2007, for braking efficiency will be reduced. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/026, launched 12 March 2007. 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.