Fiat Punto Recall R/2000/080: Fuel Vapour Re- Circulation Pipe May Become Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2000
- Launched
- 2,016
- vehicles in the UK
- 4327
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Punto vehicles built between 1 August 1999 and 30 June 2000. The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire. The dealer will reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL VAPOUR RE- CIRCULATION PIPE MAY BECOME DAMAGED Defect: The fuel vapour re-circulation pipe could foul against the air-conditioning compressor pulley resulting in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in possible damage to the pipe and the risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition re-circulation pipe away from compressor pulley.
Are You Affected?
Punto built between 1 August 1999 and 30 June 2000 may be included. Fiat estimates 2,016 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 campaign code 4327 or the DVSA reference R/2000/080. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PuntoFront seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment | Urgent | R/2017/229 | |
| 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/2000/071 on 19 Jun 2000, for brake pedal may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2000/117 on 7 Dec 2000, for possible chafing of brake pipes. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/080, launched 26 July 2000. 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.