Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2003/139: Electric Sliding Rear Door, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Sep 2003
- Launched
- 29
- vehicles in the UK
- 4604
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 March 2002 and 31 December 2002. Electric Sliding door may open inadvertently. The dealer will check and upgrade door control system ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Electric Sliding door may open inadvertently.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRIC SLIDING REAR DOOR Defect: Electric Sliding door may open inadvertently. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check and upgrade door control system ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric sliding rear door.
The Fix
The dealer will check and upgrade door control system ECU.
Are You Affected?
Ulysse built between 1 March 2002 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Fiat estimates 29 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 campaign code 4604 or the DVSA reference R/2003/139. 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/2003/132 on 5 Sep 2003, for possible cracking of lower engine stabiliser rod. The one launched after it was R/2003/140 on 5 Sep 2003, for possible chafing of offside front brake pipe. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/139, 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.