Fiat Scudo Recall R/2011/130: Power Assistance To Steering May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 387
- vehicles in the UK
- 5561
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles. The wiring for the power steering electric pump may interfere with the edge of the left front wheel arch. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected so the wiring can be placed in a protective pipe. The wiring and pipe will then be secured in the correct position. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring for the power steering electric pump may interfere with the edge of the left front wheel arch. This may cause damage to the wiring and a loss of power steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER ASSISTANCE TO STEERING MAY BE LOST Defect: The wiring for the power steering electric pump may interfere with the edge of the left front wheel arch. This may cause damage to the wiring and a loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the wiring can be placed in a protective pipe. The wiring and pipe will then be secured in the correct position.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the wiring and a loss of power steering assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected so the wiring can be placed in a protective pipe. The wiring and pipe will then be secured in the correct position.
Are You Affected?
Scudo may be included. Fiat estimates 387 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 5561 or the DVSA reference R/2011/130. 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/2011/098 on 2 Sep 2011, for spare wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/139 on 24 Oct 2011, for rear axle may move. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/130, launched 7 October 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.