Fiat Doblo Recall R/2012/031: Body Securing Brackets May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- 5616
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Doblo vehicles built between 1 March 2011 and 31 December 2011. The lower fastening brackets which secure the body to the chassis are not manufactured to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the body securing brackets with ones manufactured to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower fastening brackets which secure the body to the chassis are not manufactured to specification. As a result the brackets may fail and render the body not fully secure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BODY SECURING BRACKETS MAY FAIL Defect: The lower fastening brackets which secure the body to the chassis are not manufactured to specification. As a result the brackets may fail and render the body not fully secure. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the body securing brackets with ones manufactured to specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: body securing brackets may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the body securing brackets with ones manufactured to specification.
Are You Affected?
Doblo built between 1 March 2011 and 31 December 2011 may be included. Fiat estimates 33 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 5616 or the DVSA reference R/2012/031. 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/2011/139 on 24 Oct 2011, for rear axle may move. The one launched after it was R/2012/035 on 19 Mar 2012, for rear suspension may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/031, launched 14 March 2012. 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.