Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2003/131: Water Ingress Into The Airbag ECU, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Sep 2003
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- 4600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 March 2002 and 31 December 2002. Water ingress into the airbag control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag. The dealer will seal the airbag ECU compartment. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water ingress into the airbag control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU Defect: Water ingress into the airbag control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag. Remedy: Seal the airbag ECU compartment
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will seal the airbag ECU compartment.
Are You Affected?
Ulysse built between 1 March 2002 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 45 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 4600 or the DVSA reference R/2003/131. 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/2003/069 on 1 May 2003, for unintended activation of side window airbags. The one launched after it was R/2003/132 on 5 Sep 2003, for possible cracking of lower engine stabiliser rod. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/131, launched 5 September 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.