Fiat Stilo Recall R/2006/184: Suspension Coil Springs May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 44,221
- vehicles in the UK
- 5044
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Stilo vehicles built between 1 October 2001 and 30 September 2006. Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time. The dealer will fit to avoid damage to a tyre in the event of spring breakage a plate which will contain the spring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS MAY BREAK Defect: Under environmental conditions that require the intensive use of salt on the roads corrosive deposits may infiltrate the rubber plate which supports the front suspension springs initiating seats of corrosion which may lead to the spring breaking after a period of time. Remedy: To avoid damage to a tyre in the event of spring breakage a plate will be fitted which will contain the spring.
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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 dealer will fit to avoid damage to a tyre in the event of spring breakage a plate which will contain the spring.
Are You Affected?
Stilo built between 1 October 2001 and 30 September 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 44,221 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 campaign code 5044 or the DVSA reference R/2006/184. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 | |
| Abarth, StiloPossible loss of steering | Urgent | R/2005/043 | |
| StiloUnintended activation of side window airbags | Urgent | R/2003/069 | |
| StiloPossible short circuit in engine cooling fan control unit | Urgent | R/2003/028 | |
| ScudoFiat Scudo rear suspension springs | Book soon | R/2024/325 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2006/138 on 25 Aug 2006, for possible loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2006/220 on 26 Jan 2007, for front suspension cross member may fracture. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/184, launched 28 November 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.