Alfa Romeo 159, Brera Recall R/2009/028: Reduction Of Braking Assistance May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- 5338
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 159, Brera vehicles built between 1 November 2006 and 29 February 2008. Brake pedal could be stiff to depress requiring more input from the driver to stop as a result of insufficient brake assistance caused by low vacuum at low engine speed while at high altitude immediately after starting. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an electric vacuum pump to supplement the engine vacuum system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pedal could be stiff to depress requiring more input from the driver to stop as a result of insufficient brake assistance caused by low vacuum at low engine speed while at high altitude immediately after starting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION OF BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY OCCUR Defect: Brake pedal could be stiff to depress requiring more input from the driver to stop as a result of insufficient brake assistance caused by low vacuum at low engine speed while at high altitude immediately after starting. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an electric vacuum pump to supplement the engine vacuum system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduction of braking assistance may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an electric vacuum pump to supplement the engine vacuum system.
Are You Affected?
159, Brera built between 1 November 2006 and 29 February 2008 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 100 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.
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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 5338 or the DVSA reference R/2009/028. 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, 159, Brera, GT and 1 moreBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/174 | |
| 159, Brera, SpiderPossible loss of vehicle control | Low | R/2007/092 | |
| BreraBraking efficiency will be reduced | Urgent | R/2007/047 | |
| 159Roof bars may fail | Low | R/2007/026 | |
| Junior BEV, Junior MHEVAlfa romeo Junior BEV and MHEV. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/502 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2009/010 on 30 Mar 2009, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2010/025 on 26 Mar 2010, for tyre sidewall may crack. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/028, launched 13 April 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.