Fiat Tempra Recall R/1997/084: Fracture Of Front Coil Springs, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 2,466
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/084
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Tempra vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996. The anti noise plastic shields fitted to the bottom of the front suspension coil springs may permit the accumulation of a high level of humidity under certain environmental conditions. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified ventilated spring sheath and inspection of the front coil springs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The anti noise plastic shields fitted to the bottom of the front suspension coil springs may permit the accumulation of a high level of humidity under certain environmental conditions. When combined with the presence of salt and small stones etc. this condition may cause breakage of the spring(s) and subsequent tearing of the tyre as a result of the fractured coils contacting the tyre wall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS Defect: The anti noise plastic shields fitted to the bottom of the front suspension coil springs may permit the accumulation of a high level of humidity under certain environmental conditions. When combined with the presence of salt and small stones etc. this condition may cause breakage of the spring(s) and subsequent tearing of the tyre as a result of the fractured coils contacting the tyre wall. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified ventilated spring sheath and inspection of the front coil springs.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause breakage of the spring(s) and subsequent tearing of the tyre as a result of the fractured coils contacting the tyre wall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a modified ventilated spring sheath and inspection of the front coil springs.
Are You Affected?
Tempra built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996 may be included. Fiat estimates 2,466 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/1997/084. 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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This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/1998/027 on 11 May 1998, for seat belt pre tensioners may fail to activate. The one launched after it was R/2000/071 on 19 Jun 2000, for brake pedal may fracture. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/084, launched 23 December 1998. 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.