Fiat Ducato Recall R/2006/120: U-bolts On Rear Axle May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 117
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/120
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 28 February 2006. The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will check the U bolts to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: U-BOLTS ON REAR AXLE MAY BREAK Defect: The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the U bolts checked to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the U bolts breaking.
The Fix
The dealer will check the U bolts to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 1 January 2006 and 28 February 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 117 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/2006/120. 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?.
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This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2006/085 on 26 Jul 2006, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/138 on 25 Aug 2006, for possible loss of steering. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/120, launched 11 August 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.