Alfa Romeo 8C Recall R/2011/138: Rear Wheels May Lock Up, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 195
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Alfa Romeo recalled 8C vehicles. The gearbox assembly may fail due to an internal breakage inside the gearbox. The dealer will replace gearbox. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gearbox assembly may fail due to an internal breakage inside the gearbox. This may cause the rear wheels to lock up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK UP Defect: The gearbox assembly may fail due to an internal breakage inside the gearbox. This may cause the rear wheels to lock up. Remedy: Replace gearbox
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the rear wheels to lock up.
The Fix
The dealer will replace gearbox.
Are You Affected?
8C 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 195 or the DVSA reference R/2011/138. 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 | |
| 8CLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2009/010 | |
| 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/2010/025 on 26 Mar 2010, for tyre sidewall may crack. The one launched after it was R/2012/141 on 7 Dec 2012, for braking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Alfa Romeo recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/138, launched 14 October 2011. 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.