Fiat Scudo Recall R/2010/047: Headlights May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 5,384
- vehicles in the UK
- 5447
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 1 November 2006 and 31 October 2007. The headlights may fail because of a Body Control Computer software problem. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to update the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The headlights may fail because of a Body Control Computer software problem.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL Defect: The headlights may fail because of a Body Control Computer software problem. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to update the software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlights may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to update the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 1 November 2006 and 31 October 2007 may be included. Fiat estimates 5,384 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 5447 or the DVSA reference R/2010/047. 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/2009/131 on 14 Dec 2009, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/049 on 4 Jun 2010, for braking performance maybe affected. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/047, launched 4 June 2010. 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.