Fiat Abarth, Punto, Punto Grande Recall R/2011/023: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2011
- Launched
- 8,138
- vehicles in the UK
- 5521
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Abarth, Punto, Punto Grande vehicles built between 1 July 2009 and 31 March 2010. The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The dealer will repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The layout of the ABS wiring maybe incorrect in the area of the battery holding unit. The wiring may on some vehicles maybe trapped and pinched exposing wiring in some area. this may cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire. Remedy: Repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage and in extreme cases a potential risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will repair to inspect and repair the wiring using industry accepted soldered connectors.
Are You Affected?
Abarth, Punto, Punto Grande built between 1 July 2009 and 31 March 2010 may be included. Fiat estimates 8,138 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 5521 or the DVSA reference R/2011/023. 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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| PuntoVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2014/005 | |
| AbarthDoor panel may cause injury | Book soon | R/2013/027 | |
| 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/139 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2010/212 on 13 Dec 2010, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2011/037 on 6 May 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/023, launched 28 March 2011. 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.