Fiat Stilo Recall R/2003/028: Possible Short Circuit In Engine Cooling Fan Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 230
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/028
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Stilo vehicles built between 1 December 2001 and 31 March 2002. A short circuit may occur in the engine cooling fan control unit with a resultant risk of overheating. The dealer will fit a new cooling fan control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A short circuit may occur in the engine cooling fan control unit with a resultant risk of overheating.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTROL UNIT Defect: A short circuit may occur in the engine cooling fan control unit with a resultant risk of overheating. Remedy: Fit a new cooling fan control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible short circuit in engine cooling fan control unit.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new cooling fan control unit.
Are You Affected?
Stilo built between 1 December 2001 and 31 March 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 230 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/2003/028. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 | |
| StiloSuspension coil springs may break | Book soon | R/2006/184 | |
| Abarth, StiloPossible loss of steering | Urgent | R/2005/043 | |
| StiloUnintended activation of side window airbags | Urgent | R/2003/069 | |
| 600Fiat 600 fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/298 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2003/027 on 5 Feb 2003, for interior fan wiring may chafe on dashboard support. The one launched after it was R/2003/069 on 1 May 2003, for unintended activation of side window airbags. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/028, launched 31 March 2003. 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.