Fiat Ulysse Recall R/2005/111: Possibility Of Inadvertent Airbag Activation, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

5 Oct 2005

Launched

3,047

vehicles in the UK

4981

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Fiat recalled Ulysse vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 31 July 2004. The air conditioning condenser drainpipe may in some instances become blocked with the possibility that the condensate may leak into the passenger compartment and the air bag central control unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the condensate drainpipe will be refitted; and re-profiled to remove any restriction. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The air conditioning condenser drainpipe may in some instances become blocked with the possibility that the condensate may leak into the passenger compartment and the air bag central control unit. This contamination may cause the air bag warning light to illuminate and in some cases; cause inadvertent activation of the air bag.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTENT AIRBAG ACTIVATION Defect: The air conditioning condenser drainpipe may in some instances become blocked with the possibility that the condensate may leak into the passenger compartment and the air bag central control unit. This contamination may cause the air bag warning light to illuminate and in some cases; cause inadvertent activation of the air bag. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the condensate drainpipe will be refitted; and re-profiled to remove any restriction.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate and in some cases; cause inadvertent activation of the air bag.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the condensate drainpipe will be refitted; and re-profiled to remove any restriction.

Are You Affected?

Ulysse built between 1 January 2002 and 31 July 2004 may be included. Fiat estimates 3,047 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 campaign code 4981 or the DVSA reference R/2005/111. 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?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2005/110 on 5 Oct 2005, for sound deadening guard may become detached. The one launched after it was R/2005/125 on 5 Oct 2005, for routing of brake vacuum pipe may be incorrect. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2005/111, launched 5 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.