Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2005/109: Brake Vacuum Assistance May Reduce, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 340
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/109
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 August 2003 and 31 July 2004. In some cases due to the non-compliance of the engine ECU software the engine failure warning lamp may illuminate. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme the engine ECU with updated software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In some cases due to the non-compliance of the engine ECU software the engine failure warning lamp may illuminate. As a consequence the vacuum assistance available to the braking system may be reduced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE MAY REDUCE Defect: In some cases due to the non-compliance of the engine ECU software the engine failure warning lamp may illuminate. As a consequence the vacuum assistance available to the braking system may be reduced. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and re-programme the engine ECU with updated software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake vacuum assistance may reduce.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme the engine ECU with updated software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ulysse built between 1 August 2003 and 31 July 2004 may be included. Fiat estimates 340 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 DVSA reference R/2005/109. 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 | |
| Scudo, UlysseFront hub security | Low | R/2003/141 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2005/043 on 11 Jul 2005, for possible loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2005/110 on 5 Oct 2005, for sound deadening guard may become detached. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/109, launched 5 October 2005. 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.