Fiat Scudo Recall R/2002/177: Incorrect Torque Of Wheel Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Dec 2002
- Launched
- 414
- vehicles in the UK
- 4525
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 12 October 2002 and 23 November 2002. The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use. The dealer will check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT TORQUE OF WHEEL BOLTS Defect: The road wheel fixing bolts may not have been correctly torqued and could loosen over a period of use. Remedy: Check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect torque of wheel bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wheel fixing bolts for correct torque and tighten or renew as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 12 October 2002 and 23 November 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 414 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 4525 or the DVSA reference R/2002/177. 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/2002/169 on 9 Dec 2002, for water ingress to ABS control unit. The one launched after it was R/2003/027 on 5 Feb 2003, for interior fan wiring may chafe on dashboard support. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/177, launched 17 December 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.