Fiat Doblo Recall R/2009/048: Manufacturers Plate Information Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 May 2009
- Launched
- 426
- vehicles in the UK
- 5347
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Doblo vehicles built between 1 April 2007 and 31 October 2008. The manufacturer's plate information may refer to vehicles with a capacity of 8 hundred weight rather than 7 hundred weight. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the manufacturer's plate with one that is correct to the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The manufacturer's plate information may refer to vehicles with a capacity of 8 hundred weight rather than 7 hundred weight.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MANUFACTURERS PLATE INFORMATION INCORRECT Defect: The manufacturer's plate information may refer to vehicles with a capacity of 8 hundred weight rather than 7 hundred weight. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the manufacturer's plate with one that is correct to the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: manufacturers plate information incorrect.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the manufacturer's plate with one that is correct to the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Doblo built between 1 April 2007 and 31 October 2008 may be included. Fiat estimates 426 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 5347 or the DVSA reference R/2009/048. 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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| DobloFiat professional Doblo tyre label | Book soon | R/2025/312 | |
| DobloSCR (Selective catalytic reduction) diagnosis issues | Low | R/2024/198 | |
| Doblo, TipoIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/182 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2009/023 on 6 Apr 2009, for risk of rear brake lock up. The one launched after it was R/2009/080 on 2 Sep 2009, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/048, launched 13 May 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.