Fiat Idea Recall R/2007/149: Front Suspension Arm Mountings: Failure Of Weld, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 793
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/149
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Idea vehicles built between 1 May 2005 and 30 September 2005. Corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. The dealer will check recalled vehicle to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTINGS - FAILURE OF WELD Defect: There is a possibility that corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability. Remedy: Recalled vehicle will be checked to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. If this is found to be the case the front cross member will be replaced. If corrosion is not present a front cross member strengthening kit will be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicle to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings.
Are You Affected?
Idea built between 1 May 2005 and 30 September 2005 may be included. Fiat estimates 793 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/2007/149. 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 | |
| IdeaFront suspension cross member may fracture | Urgent | R/2006/220 | |
| IdeaRear seat belt anchorage point not conforming | Urgent | R/2004/144 | |
| ScudoFiat Scudo rear suspension springs | Book soon | R/2024/325 | |
| DobloVIN label and CoC addendum | Book soon | R/2023/318 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2007/121 on 17 Sep 2007, for anti-roll bar bush wear. The one launched after it was R/2007/150 on 23 Nov 2007, for tyre valve may break causing rapid deflation (steel wheels). You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/149, launched 23 November 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.