Fiat Scudo, Ulysse Recall R/2002/102: Possible Loss Of Brake Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 566
- vehicles in the UK
- 4436
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo, Ulysse vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 17 July 2002. The control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance. The dealer will replace control solenoids and fit weather shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: There is a possibility that the control solenoids may not function in very cold temperatures resulting in loss of servo assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of servo assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace control solenoids and fit weather shield.
Are You Affected?
Scudo, Ulysse built between 1 January 2001 and 17 July 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 566 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 4436 or the DVSA reference R/2002/102. 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/2002/080 on 15 Apr 2002, for unintended deployment of air bag. The one launched after it was R/2002/169 on 9 Dec 2002, for water ingress to ABS control unit. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/102, launched 1 August 2002. 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.