Fiat Combi-Cargo, Doblo Recall R/2011/095: Airbag May Deploy Unitentionally, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 1,074
- vehicles in the UK
- 5581 &5583
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Combi-Cargo, Doblo vehicles built between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011. Fitted with comfort instrument panel when the passenger's airbag has been deactivated it is possible in some cases that it will reactivate spontaneously. 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
Fitted with comfort instrument panel when the passenger's airbag has been deactivated it is possible in some cases that it will reactivate spontaneously.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNITENTIONALLY Defect: On vehicles fitted with comfort instrument panel when the passenger's airbag has been deactivated it is possible in some cases that it will reactivate spontaneously. 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: airbag may deploy unitentionally.
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?
Combi-Cargo, Doblo built between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2011 may be included. Fiat estimates 1,074 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.
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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 5581 &5583 or the DVSA reference R/2011/095. 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/2011/037 on 6 May 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/098 on 2 Sep 2011, for spare wheel may detach. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/095, launched 26 August 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.