Chrysler Ypsilon Recall R/2012/029: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 733
- vehicles in the UK
- 5601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Ypsilon vehicles built between 1 July 2011 and 30 September 2011. The engine injector coil protection fuse on the 1.2 engines may not be to the correct rating. The recall notice describes the fix as: the correct rated fuse to be fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine injector coil protection fuse on the 1.2 engines may not be to the correct rating. Should the fuse fail it can cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: It has been identified that the engine injector coil protection fuse on the 1.2 engines may not be to the correct rating. Should the fuse fail it can cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the correct rated fuse to be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the correct rated fuse to be fitted.
Are You Affected?
Ypsilon built between 1 July 2011 and 30 September 2011 may be included. Chrysler estimates 733 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, 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 Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code 5601 or the DVSA reference R/2012/029. See how to get a Chrysler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YpsilonHeadlights may fail | Book soon | R/2015/228 | |
| YpsilonBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/140 | |
| YpsilonABS may fail | Urgent | R/2012/030 | |
| Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerEngine could shut off unintentionally | Urgent | R/2015/176 | |
| Grand CherokeeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/064 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2012/019 on 16 Mar 2012, for airbag may deploy inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2012/030 on 30 Mar 2012, for aBS may fail. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/029, launched 30 March 2012. 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.