Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2002/078: Possible Loss Of Power Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2001
- Launched
- 87
- vehicles in the UK
- 4380
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles. The power assisted steering low pressure pipe may chafe on a hose clip. The dealer will check the steering low pressure hydraulic pipe for damage and reposition the hose clip where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power assisted steering low pressure pipe may chafe on a hose clip. This could result in the loss of the hydraulic fluid and power assistance of the steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING Defect: The power assisted steering low pressure pipe may chafe on a hose clip. This could result in the loss of the hydraulic fluid and power assistance of the steering. Remedy: Check the steering low pressure hydraulic pipe for damage and reposition the hose clip where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of the hydraulic fluid and power assistance of the steering.
The Fix
The dealer will check the steering low pressure hydraulic pipe for damage and reposition the hose clip where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ulysse may be included. Fiat estimates 87 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 4380 or the DVSA reference R/2002/078. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UlysseIncorrectly positioned fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2022/306 | |
| UlysseBrake servo assistance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2007/078 | |
| UlyssePossibility of inadvertent airbag activation | Urgent | R/2005/111 | |
| UlysseSound deadening guard may become detached | Low | R/2005/110 | |
| UlysseBrake vacuum assistance may reduce | Urgent | R/2005/109 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2001/019 on 16 Mar 2001, for vacuum pump drive pin. The one launched after it was R/2001/086 on 1 Aug 2001, for corrosion of metal brake pipes. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/078, launched 30 March 2001. 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.