Fiat 500, Abarth, Panda Recall R/2010/101: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 47
- vehicles in the UK
- 5475
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Abarth, Panda vehicles. The steering column upper shaft fixing bolt may not have had thread locking agent applied to it during assembly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column upper shaft fixing bolt may not have had thread locking agent applied to it during assembly. This may allow it to come loose causing a noise. In extreme cases this may result in a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: The steering column upper shaft fixing bolt may not have had thread locking agent applied to it during assembly. This may allow it to come loose causing a noise. In extreme cases this may result in a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a bolt affixed with pre applied locking compound.
Are You Affected?
500, Abarth, Panda may be included. Fiat estimates 47 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 5475 or the DVSA reference R/2010/101. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2022/268 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2010/092 on 20 Aug 2010, for vehicle stability maybe affected. The one launched after it was R/2010/117 on 1 Oct 2010, for the wrong airbag may deploy in a collision. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/101, launched 10 September 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.