Fiat 500, Grande Punto, Punto Grande Recall R/2008/181: Fuel May Leak From Manifold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 1,893
- vehicles in the UK
- 5333
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Grande Punto, Punto Grande vehicles built between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008. Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK FROM MANIFOLD Defect: Fuel may leak as on some engines the fuel manifolds may not be to specification. If the fuel manifold leaks it is possible that a loss of power could occur and the engine cut out. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak from manifold.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect the fuel manifold and check it for conformity to specification. Where necessary replace the fuel manifold.
Are You Affected?
500, Grande Punto, Punto Grande built between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,893 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 5333 or the DVSA reference R/2008/181. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2008/180 on 9 Jan 2009, for accelerator may stick. The one launched after it was R/2009/023 on 6 Apr 2009, for risk of rear brake lock up. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/181, 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.