Fiat Scudo Recall R/2012/035: Rear Suspension May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 5641
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles. During the assembly of the vehicle it is possible the right hand rear suspension coil spring was damaged. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the assembly of the vehicle it is possible the right hand rear suspension coil spring was damaged. Over time any damage could lead to the failure of the coil spring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL Defect: During the assembly of the vehicle it is possible the right hand rear suspension coil spring was damaged. Over time any damage could lead to the failure of the coil spring. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the failure of the coil spring.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the coil spring.
Are You Affected?
Scudo may be included. Fiat estimates 2 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 5641 or the DVSA reference R/2012/035. 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/2012/031 on 14 Mar 2012, for body securing brackets may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/139 on 7 Dec 2012, for braking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/035, launched 19 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.