Alfa Romeo 147 Recall R/2010/025: Tyre Sidewall May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 241
- vehicles in the UK
- 5440
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 147 vehicles built between 1 July 2007 and 31 January 2010. Pirelli tyre type 215/40 ZR18 89W PZERO NERO annotated MO and F223 may suffer cracking of the sidewall. The dealer will replace the subject tyres. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Pirelli tyre type 215/40 ZR18 89W PZERO NERO annotated MO and F223 may suffer cracking of the sidewall. This can lead to loss of inflation pressure and under certain conditions can have an adverse effect on the safe handling of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE SIDEWALL MAY CRACK Defect: It has been identified that Pirelli tyre type 215/40 ZR18 89W PZERO NERO annotated MO and F223 may suffer cracking of the sidewall. This can lead to loss of inflation pressure and under certain conditions can have an adverse effect on the safe handling of the vehicle. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyres replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of inflation pressure and under certain conditions can have an adverse effect on the safe handling of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject tyres.
Are You Affected?
147 built between 1 July 2007 and 31 January 2010 may be included. Alfa Romeo estimates 241 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 5440 or the DVSA reference R/2010/025. 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 | |
| 147, GTPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2007/082 | |
| 147, GTClutch may fail | Low | R/2006/166 | |
| 147, GTBraking efficiency may reduce | Urgent | R/2006/128 | |
| 147, 166Possible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2005/030 |
This is one of 55 Alfa Romeo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Alfa Romeo recall launched before it was R/2009/028 on 13 Apr 2009, for reduction of braking assistance may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/138 on 14 Oct 2011, for rear wheels may lock up. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/025, launched 26 March 2010. 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.