Fiat Seicento Recall R/2004/049: Possibility Of Leakage From Fuel Tank Due To Corrosion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Apr 2004
- Launched
- 16,382
- vehicles in the UK
- 4678
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Seicento vehicles built between 1 March 1998 and 1 September 1999. Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel tank due to corrosion. The dealer will inspect likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the fuel tank for corrosion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel tank due to corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LEAKAGE FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO CORROSION Defect: Possibility of fuel leakage from the fuel tank due to corrosion Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the fuel tank will be inspected for corrosion. Should corrosion be found the fuel tank will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of leakage from fuel tank due to corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the fuel tank for corrosion.
Are You Affected?
Seicento built between 1 March 1998 and 1 September 1999 may be included. Fiat estimates 16,382 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 4678 or the DVSA reference R/2004/049. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeicentoPossible chafing of brake pipes | Urgent | R/2000/117 | |
| SeicentoBrake pedal may fracture | Urgent | R/2000/071 | |
| Doblo, ScudoFiat Professional 2025 Doblo and Scudo. Fuel injection common rail. Fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/041 | |
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
| 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/2003/141 on 5 Sep 2003, for front hub security. The one launched after it was R/2004/079 on 30 May 2004, for possibility that the accelerator pedal could foul on the floor. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/049, launched 30 April 2004. 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.