Fiat Multipla Recall R/2006/085: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2006
- Launched
- 2,278
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/085
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Multipla vehicles built between 1 April 2002 and 28 February 2003. It may be possible for the handbrake cable to foul the rigid brake pipe at the right hand rear suspension arm. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the routing of the handbrake cable and fit rubber pads to the rigid brake pipe to prevent fouling. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It may be possible for the handbrake cable to foul the rigid brake pipe at the right hand rear suspension arm. In time this could lead to wear of the rigid brake pipe and as a consequence there maybe a loss of brake fluid and longer stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: It may be possible for the handbrake cable to foul the rigid brake pipe at the right hand rear suspension arm. In time this could lead to wear of the rigid brake pipe and as a consequence there maybe a loss of brake fluid and longer stopping distances. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the routing of the handbrake cable and fit rubber pads to the rigid brake pipe to prevent fouling.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to wear of the rigid brake pipe and as a consequence there maybe a loss of brake fluid and longer stopping distances.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the routing of the handbrake cable and fit rubber pads to the rigid brake pipe to prevent fouling.
Are You Affected?
Multipla built between 1 April 2002 and 28 February 2003 may be included. Fiat estimates 2,278 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/2006/085. 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 | |
| MultiplaSuspension coil spring may break | Book soon | R/2006/015 | |
| 600E BEVAbarth 600E BEV. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/505 | |
| 600 MHEVFiat 600 BEV and MHEV. Brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/497 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2006/015 on 24 Mar 2006, for suspension coil spring may break. The one launched after it was R/2006/120 on 11 Aug 2006, for u-bolts on rear axle may break. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/085, launched 26 July 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.