Fiat Scudo Recall R/2008/180: Accelerator May Stick, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 158
- vehicles in the UK
- 5330
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 1 January 2008 and 30 April 2008. The possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. The dealer will check the accelerator pedal for the presence of the pin. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. In this condition the accelerator pedal might stick.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR MAY STICK Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the accelerator pedal's rotation pin may not have been inserted correctly. In this condition the accelerator pedal might stick. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal checked for the presence of the pin. Should the pin be found to be missing the accelerator pedal will be changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator may stick.
The Fix
The dealer will check the accelerator pedal for the presence of the pin.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 1 January 2008 and 30 April 2008 may be included. Fiat estimates 158 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 5330 or the DVSA reference R/2008/180. 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/2008/118 on 8 Sep 2008, for rear cross member welding may crack. The one launched after it was R/2008/181 on 9 Jan 2009, for fuel may leak from manifold. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/180, launched 9 January 2009. 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.