Alfa Romeo Brera Recall R/2007/047: Braking Efficiency Will Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/047
- DVSA reference
Alfa Romeo recalled Brera vehicles built between 1 June 2006 and 31 August 2006. A reflective heat shield may be incorrectly fitted or missing. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure correct fitment of the reflective sheath. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A reflective heat shield may be incorrectly fitted or missing. This could lead to the servo pipe being damaged and the loss of brake servo assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY WILL BE REDUCED Defect: A reflective heat shield may be incorrectly fitted or missing. This could lead to the servo pipe being damaged and the loss of brake servo assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure correct fitment of the reflective sheath.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the servo pipe being damaged and the loss of brake servo assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure correct fitment of the reflective sheath.
Are You Affected?
Brera built between 1 June 2006 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 51 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/2007/047. 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 | |
| Junior BEV, Junior MHEVAlfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/502 | |
| Giulia, StelvioAffected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to unexpected control unit signals. This may potentially lead to a carbon ceramic disc rupture with a resultant risk of loss or degradation of braking performance | Urgent | R/2023/205 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2007/026 on 12 Mar 2007, for roof bars may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/092 on 27 Jul 2007, for possible loss of vehicle control. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/047, launched 18 April 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.