Fiat Ducato Recall R/2004/079: Possibility That The Accelerator Pedal Could Foul On The Floor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 May 2004
- Launched
- 3,770
- vehicles in the UK
- 4722
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 1 July 2001 and 1 April 2003. Possibility that the accelerator may foul on the floor mounted pedal stop. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified throttle pedal stop. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possibility that the accelerator may foul on the floor mounted pedal stop.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD FOUL ON THE FLOOR Defect: Possibility that the accelerator may foul on the floor mounted pedal stop Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified throttle pedal stop.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that the accelerator pedal could foul on the floor.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified throttle pedal stop.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 1 July 2001 and 1 April 2003 may be included. Fiat estimates 3,770 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 4722 or the DVSA reference R/2004/079. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
| DucatoFiat Professional Ducato. Instrument panel cluster software | Urgent | R/2025/320 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio | Book soon | R/2024/402 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato 2024. Proxy update. Vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements | Low | R/2024/334 | |
| DucatoCertain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off | Low | R/2022/263 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2004/049 on 30 Apr 2004, for possibility of leakage from fuel tank due to corrosion. The one launched after it was R/2004/181 on 1 Oct 2004, for possibility of loss of brake fluids and extended pedal travel. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/079, launched 30 May 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.