Fiat Doblo Recall R/2006/138: Possible Loss Of Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 559
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/138
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Doblo vehicles built between 1 March 2006 and 30 April 2006. The weld on the steering shaft at the lower universal joint fitting maybe absent. The dealer will inspect steering shaft to ensure weld is present if not renew steering shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The weld on the steering shaft at the lower universal joint fitting maybe absent. If there is an absent of the weld at the joint this may lead to a loss of steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING Defect: There is a possibility that the weld on the steering shaft at the lower universal joint fitting maybe absent. If there is an absent of the weld at the joint this may lead to a loss of steering. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and inspect steering shaft to ensure weld is present if not renew steering shaft.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of steering.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect steering shaft to ensure weld is present if not renew steering shaft.
Are You Affected?
Doblo built between 1 March 2006 and 30 April 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 559 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/2006/138. 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/2006/120 on 11 Aug 2006, for u-bolts on rear axle may break. The one launched after it was R/2006/184 on 28 Nov 2006, for suspension coil springs may break. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/138, launched 25 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.