Fiat Grande Punto, Idea, Panda And 2 More Recall R/2007/012: Engine Power May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 1,474
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/012
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Grande Punto, Idea, Panda and 2 more vehicles built between 1 May 2006 and 31 May 2006. Breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. The dealer will inspect the crankshaft pulley and changed should this be necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE POWER MAY BE LOST Defect: It is possible that breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley inspected and changed should this be necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine power may be lost.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the crankshaft pulley and changed should this be necessary.
Are You Affected?
Grande Punto, Idea, Panda and 2 more built between 1 May 2006 and 31 May 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,474 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/2007/012. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 | |
| PandaNon-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column | Urgent | R/2019/096 | |
| PandaEngine suspension reaction bracket not fitted on the transmission side | Book soon | R/2018/208 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2007/011 on 9 Mar 2007, for dropside panel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2007/033 on 27 Apr 2007, for steering column may become disconnected. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/012, launched 20 April 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.