Fiat Multipla Recall R/2006/224: Possibility Of A Fuel Leak And Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2006/224. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
2 Feb 2007
Launched
14
vehicles in the UK
R/2006/224
DVSA reference

Fiat recalled Multipla vehicles built between 1 June 2006 and 31 October 2006. Due to the incorrect profiling of a rigid fuel pipe at the quick fit connection with the flexible fuel pipe for the injection manifold. The dealer will fit the a locking insert within the quick fit connector in order to prevent the connector from becoming loose. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Due to the incorrect profiling of a rigid fuel pipe at the quick fit connection with the flexible fuel pipe for the injection manifold. The possibility exists that a fuel leak may develop at the connector and result in a fire in the engine compartment.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK AND RISK OF FIRE Defect: Due to the incorrect profiling of a rigid fuel pipe at the quick fit connection with the flexible fuel pipe for the injection manifold. The possibility exists that a fuel leak may develop at the connector and result in a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a locking insert fitted within the quick fit connector in order to prevent the connector from becoming loose.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of a fuel leak and risk of fire.

The Fix

The dealer will fit the a locking insert within the quick fit connector in order to prevent the connector from becoming loose.

Are You Affected?

Multipla built between 1 June 2006 and 31 October 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 14 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Fiat.
  2. Book with any franchised Fiat dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/224. See how to get a Fiat recall fixed.
  3. 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/2006/220 on 26 Jan 2007, for front suspension cross member may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2007/011 on 9 Mar 2007, for dropside panel may detach. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2006/224, launched 2 February 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.