Fiat 500, Abarth, Panda Recall R/2010/212: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 544
- vehicles in the UK
- 5513
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Abarth, Panda vehicles built between 1 September 2009 and 31 December 2009. The upper fork on the steering shaft fork may not have been correctly fixed/'staked' onto the shaft. The recall notice describes the fix as: to check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The upper fork on the steering shaft fork may not have been correctly fixed/'staked' onto the shaft. This may cause a knock from the steering and in extreme cases the fork may separate from the shaft and result in loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: The upper fork on the steering shaft fork may not have been correctly fixed/'staked' onto the shaft. This may cause a knock from the steering and in extreme cases the fork may separate from the shaft and result in loss of steering control. Remedy: To check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a knock from the steering and in extreme cases the fork may separate from the shaft and result in loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to check the shaft for the presence of the 2 'Stake' markings.
Are You Affected?
500, Abarth, Panda built between 1 September 2009 and 31 December 2009 may be included. Fiat estimates 544 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 5513 or the DVSA reference R/2010/212. 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/2010/138 on 8 Oct 2010, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2011/023 on 28 Mar 2011, for fire may occur. 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/2010/212, launched 13 December 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.