Fiat Idea Recall R/2006/220: Front Suspension Cross Member May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2007
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/220
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Idea vehicles built between 1 March 2005 and 31 March 2005. The chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. The dealer will replace the front cross member. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER MAY FRACTURE Defect: It has been identified that the chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front cross member replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front cross member.
Are You Affected?
Idea built between 1 March 2005 and 31 March 2005 may be included. Fiat estimates 45 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/2006/220. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IdeaFront suspension arm mountings: failure of weld | Book soon | R/2007/149 | |
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 | |
| IdeaRear seat belt anchorage point not conforming | Urgent | R/2004/144 | |
| 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/2006/184 on 28 Nov 2006, for suspension coil springs may break. The one launched after it was R/2006/224 on 2 Feb 2007, for possibility of a fuel leak and risk of fire. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/220, launched 26 January 2007. 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.