Fiat Multipla Recall R/2006/015: Suspension Coil Spring May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2006
- Launched
- 10,276
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/015
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Multipla vehicles built between 1 May 1999 and 31 December 2004. Under environmental conditions that require intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits accumulate inside the noise-insulating protective sheath located on the front suspension springs creating areas of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front coil springs with those of a new type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under environmental conditions that require intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits accumulate inside the noise-insulating protective sheath located on the front suspension springs creating areas of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY BREAK Defect: Under environmental conditions that require intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits accumulate inside the noise-insulating protective sheath located on the front suspension springs creating areas of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front coil springs with those of a new type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the spring breaking after a period of time.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front coil springs with those of a new type.
Are You Affected?
Multipla built between 1 May 1999 and 31 December 2004 may be included. Fiat estimates 10,276 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/2006/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo, Grande Punto, Multipla, PandaBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/173 | |
| MultiplaPossibility of a fuel leak and risk of fire | Urgent | R/2006/224 | |
| MultiplaBrake fluid may leak | Urgent | R/2006/085 | |
| ScudoFiat Scudo rear suspension springs | Book soon | R/2024/325 | |
| DobloVIN label and CoC addendum | Book soon | R/2023/318 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2005/125 on 5 Oct 2005, for routing of brake vacuum pipe may be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2006/085 on 26 Jul 2006, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/015, launched 24 March 2006. 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.