Fiat Ducato Recall R/2007/152: Front Windscreen Wipers May Become Inoperative, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 3,253
- vehicles in the UK
- 5223
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006. The possibility exists that water may ingress into the front windscreen wiper motor. The dealer will fit the front windscreen wiper motor with a protective cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that water may ingress into the front windscreen wiper motor. Should this occur the wipers may become inoperative. In conditions of poor visibility this may result in impaired driver visibility.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that water may ingress into the front windscreen wiper motor. Should this occur the wipers may become inoperative. In conditions of poor visibility this may result in impaired driver visibility. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front windscreen wiper motor fitted with a protective cover.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in impaired driver visibility.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the front windscreen wiper motor with a protective cover.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 1 July 2006 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Fiat estimates 3,253 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 campaign code 5223 or the DVSA reference R/2007/152. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
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| DucatoFiat Ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio | Book soon | R/2024/402 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato 2024. Proxy update. Vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements | Low | R/2024/334 | |
| DucatoCertain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off | Low | R/2022/263 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2007/150 on 23 Nov 2007, for tyre valve may break causing rapid deflation (steel wheels). The one launched after it was R/2007/153 on 23 Nov 2007, for steering could become increasingly stiff. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/152, 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.