Fiat Cabrio, Punto Recall R/1995/038: Incorrect Spare Wheel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 May 1995
- Launched
- 239
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/038
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Cabrio, Punto vehicles built between 1 March 1994 and 31 March 1995. Some vehicles with alloy wheels may have been supplied with an unsuitable space saver spare wheel. The dealer will replace any unsuitable spare wheels with correctly specified versions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles with alloy wheels may have been supplied with an unsuitable space saver spare wheel. If fitted this spare wheel could cause interference with braking system components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT SPARE WHEEL Defect: Some vehicles with alloy wheels may have been supplied with an unsuitable space saver spare wheel. If fitted this spare wheel could cause interference with braking system components. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace any unsuitable spare wheels with correctly specified versions.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause interference with braking system components.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any unsuitable spare wheels with correctly specified versions.
Are You Affected?
Cabrio, Punto built between 1 March 1994 and 31 March 1995 may be included. Fiat estimates 239 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Fiat, 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 Fiat.
- Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/038. See how to get a Fiat recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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| PuntoVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2014/005 | |
| 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/139 | |
| Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeFire may occur | Urgent | R/2011/023 | |
| 500, Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeThe wrong airbag may deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/117 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/1993/045 on 19 Jul 1993, for possible failure of front spring. The one launched after it was R/1995/054 on 27 Jul 1995, for possible damage to brake pipes. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/038, launched 30 May 1995. 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.