Alfa Romeo 8C Recall R/2009/010: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 183
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 8C vehicles built between 1 December 2007 and 31 May 2008. The front suspension arm ball joint retaining nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will check the ball joint nuts for tightness to the correct torque and replaced if the former is not the case. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension arm ball joint retaining nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in a metallic noise a vibration through the steering wheel and ultimately a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: It has been identified that the front suspension arm ball joint retaining nuts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in a metallic noise a vibration through the steering wheel and ultimately a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the ball joint nuts checked for tightness to the correct torque and replaced if the former is not the case.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a metallic noise a vibration through the steering wheel and ultimately a loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ball joint nuts for tightness to the correct torque and replaced if the former is not the case.
Are You Affected?
8C built between 1 December 2007 and 31 May 2008 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 7 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 183 or the DVSA reference R/2009/010. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8CPotential for loss of vehicle control | Low | R/2013/079 | |
| 8CRear wheels may lock up | Book soon | R/2011/138 | |
| Giulia QVAlfa Romeo Giulia cable (wiring harness) branch | Book soon | R/2026/026 | |
| Tonale MHEV, Tonale PHEVIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/183 | |
| 147Tyre sidewall may crack | Book soon | R/2010/025 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2007/174 on 7 Dec 2007, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2009/028 on 13 Apr 2009, for reduction of braking assistance may occur. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/010, launched 30 March 2009. 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.