Fiat Scudo Recall R/2009/077: Brake Pedal May Need Increased Force During Application, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2009
- Launched
- 4,329
- vehicles in the UK
- 5367
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 1 February 2006 and 31 March 2009. The valve in the Brake Booster Vacuum Pump may not be compliant. The dealer will replace pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The valve in the Brake Booster Vacuum Pump may not be compliant. This can result in loss of vacuum assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL MAY NEED INCREASED FORCE DURING APPLICATION Defect: There is a possibility that the valve in the Brake Booster Vacuum Pump may not be compliant. This can result in loss of vacuum assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of vacuum assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace pump.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 1 February 2006 and 31 March 2009 may be included. Fiat estimates 4,329 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 5367 or the DVSA reference R/2009/077. 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/2009/080 on 2 Sep 2009, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/078 on 3 Sep 2009, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/077, launched 3 September 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.