Fiat Scudo Recall R/2007/113: Steering Swivel Joint May Fail Resulting In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Aug 2007
- Launched
- 198
- vehicles in the UK
- 5177
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 31 January 2007. The possibility exists that the swivel joint stem of the front suspension vertical links maybe of an incorrect size. The dealer will replace check the swivel joint stems for the presence of play and if any is found. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the swivel joint stem of the front suspension vertical links maybe of an incorrect size. This can lead to the generation of noise whilst driving and the possibility of suspension disconnection following a violent impact to the front axle and subsequent loss of vehicle control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING SWIVEL JOINT MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL Defect: The possibility exists that the swivel joint stem of the front suspension vertical links maybe of an incorrect size. This can lead to the generation of noise whilst driving and the possibility of suspension disconnection following a violent impact to the front axle and subsequent loss of vehicle control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the swivel joint stems checked for the presence of play and will be replaced if any is found.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the generation of noise whilst driving and the possibility of suspension disconnection following a violent impact to the front axle and subsequent loss of vehicle control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace check the swivel joint stems for the presence of play and if any is found.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 1 January 2007 and 31 January 2007 may be included. Fiat estimates 198 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.
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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 5177 or the DVSA reference R/2007/113. 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/2007/078 on 22 Jun 2007, for brake servo assistance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2007/121 on 17 Sep 2007, for anti-roll bar bush wear. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/113, launched 13 August 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.