Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2005/110: Sound Deadening Guard May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2005/110. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
5 Oct 2005
Launched
2,860
vehicles in the UK
R/2005/110
DVSA reference

Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 30 November 2004. It is possible for the fastenings of the sound deadening guard to become loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fastenings with new captive fasteners and bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

It is possible for the fastenings of the sound deadening guard to become loose. Consequently the guard could become detached whilst the vehicle is in motion.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SOUND DEADENING GUARD MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: It is possible for the fastenings of the sound deadening guard to become loose. Consequently the guard could become detached whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all the fastenings with new captive fasteners and bolts.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: sound deadening guard may become detached.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fastenings with new captive fasteners and bolts.

Are You Affected?

Ulysse built between 1 January 2002 and 30 November 2004 may be included. Fiat estimates 2,860 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Fiat.
  2. Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/110. See how to get a Fiat recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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UlysseIncorrectly positioned fuel pipeUrgentR/2022/306
UlysseBrake servo assistance may be reducedUrgentR/2007/078
UlyssePossibility of inadvertent airbag activationUrgentR/2005/111
UlysseBrake vacuum assistance may reduceUrgentR/2005/109
Scudo, UlysseFront hub securityLowR/2003/141

This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2005/109 on 5 Oct 2005, for brake vacuum assistance may reduce. The one launched after it was R/2005/111 on 5 Oct 2005, for possibility of inadvertent airbag activation. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2005.


Source: DVSA recall R/2005/110, launched 5 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.