Fiat Bravo Recall R/2008/071: Possibiity Of Fire In The Engine Compartment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 May 2008
- Launched
- 364
- vehicles in the UK
- 5292
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Bravo vehicles built between 1 July 2007 and 30 April 2008. A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBIITY OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Defect: A fire might occur in the engine compartment as a result of the waste gate excess pressure pipe being incorrectly routed. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibiity of fire in the engine compartment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to ensure the waste gate pipe is correctly routed and fixed in the appropriate clips.
Are You Affected?
Bravo built between 1 July 2007 and 30 April 2008 may be included. Fiat estimates 364 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 5292 or the DVSA reference R/2008/071. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BravoRear cross member welding may crack | Book soon | R/2008/118 | |
| Bravo, Grande Punto, Multipla, PandaBrakes may fail | Urgent | R/2007/173 | |
| BravoAnti-roll bar bush wear | Low | R/2007/121 | |
| Brava, BravoLoss of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/1998/020 | |
| 600Fiat 600 fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/298 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2007/173 on 7 Dec 2007, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/109 on 18 Aug 2008, for heater/climate control wiring abrasion may result in a short circuit. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/071, launched 29 May 2008. 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.