Fiat Ducato Recall R/2007/153: Steering Could Become Increasingly Stiff, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 5,427
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/153
- DVSA reference
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. ; due to a possible lack of lubricant between the steering rack and pinion the steering may become increasingly stiff to operate. The dealer will inspect the steering rack for damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; due to a possible lack of lubricant between the steering rack and pinion the steering may become increasingly stiff to operate. This can eventually lead to damage to the steering rack teeth. As a consequence the steering operation of the vehicle may become increasingly difficult.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COULD BECOME INCREASINGLY STIFF. Defect: It has been identified that; due to a possible lack of lubricant between the steering rack and pinion the steering may become increasingly stiff to operate. This can eventually lead to damage to the steering rack teeth. As a consequence the steering operation of the vehicle may become increasingly difficult. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering rack inspected for damage. If no damage is evident the rack and pinion will be lubricated. Should any damage be in evidence the steering rack will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering could become increasingly stiff.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the steering rack for damage.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 may be included. Fiat estimates 5,427 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/2007/153. 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/2007/152 on 23 Nov 2007, for front windscreen wipers may become inoperative. The one launched after it was R/2007/172 on 7 Dec 2007, for brakes may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/153, 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.