Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2003/140: Possible Chafing Of Offside Front Brake Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Sep 2003
- Launched
- 97
- vehicles in the UK
- 4614
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 March 2003 and 30 April 2003. Offside front brake hose may chafe. The dealer will check and fit new pipe if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Offside front brake hose may chafe.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CHAFING OF OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE Defect: Offside front brake hose may chafe Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check and fit new pipe if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible chafing of offside front brake pipe.
The Fix
The dealer will check and fit new pipe if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Ulysse built between 1 March 2003 and 30 April 2003 may be included. Fiat estimates 97 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 4614 or the DVSA reference R/2003/140. 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/2003/139 on 5 Sep 2003, for electric sliding rear door. The one launched after it was R/2003/141 on 5 Sep 2003, for front hub security. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/140, 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.