Fiat Cabrio, Punto Recall R/1995/054: Possible Damage To Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 1995
- Launched
- 695
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/054
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Cabrio, Punto vehicles built between 1 February 1994 and 30 June 1995. On ABS equipped Punto vehicles contact may take place between the brake compensator springs and the rear (metal) brake pipes. The dealer will secure the subject brake pipes to eliminate the possibility of any contact with the compensator springs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On ABS equipped Punto vehicles contact may take place between the brake compensator springs and the rear (metal) brake pipes. This could damage the pipes causing loss of brake fluid and reducing the efficiency of the service brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO BRAKE PIPES Defect: On ABS equipped Punto vehicles contact may take place between the brake compensator springs and the rear (metal) brake pipes. This could damage the pipes causing loss of brake fluid and reducing the efficiency of the service brake. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and secure the subject brake pipes to eliminate the possibility of any contact with the compensator springs. Any brake pipes found to be damaged will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of brake fluid and reducing the efficiency of the service brake.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the subject brake pipes to eliminate the possibility of any contact with the compensator springs.
Are You Affected?
Cabrio, Punto built between 1 February 1994 and 30 June 1995 may be included. Fiat estimates 695 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/1995/054. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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/1995/038 on 30 May 1995, for incorrect spare wheel. The one launched after it was R/1996/021 on 12 Mar 1996, for security of seat belt. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/054, launched 27 July 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.