Fiat Punto Recall R/2014/005: Vehicle May Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 5777
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Punto vehicles built between 26 September 2013 and 26 September 2013. The hand brake lever may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the hand brake assembly with a new quality controlled assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hand brake lever may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It could result in the vehicle rolling away.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY Defect: It has been identified that the hand brake lever may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It could result in the vehicle rolling away. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the hand brake assembly with a new quality controlled assembly
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle rolling away.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the hand brake assembly with a new quality controlled assembly.
Are You Affected?
Punto built between 26 September 2013 and 26 September 2013 may be included. Fiat estimates 4 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 5777 or the DVSA reference R/2014/005. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PuntoFront seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment | Urgent | R/2017/229 | |
| 500, Doblo, Fiorino, Punto and 1 moreBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/139 | |
| Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeFire may occur | Urgent | R/2011/023 | |
| 500, Abarth, Punto, Punto GrandeThe wrong airbag may deploy in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/117 | |
| Grande Punto, Idea, Panda, Punto and 1 moreEngine power may be lost | Urgent | R/2007/012 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2013/130 on 5 Jan 2014, for fuel may leak leading in extreme cases to fire. The one launched after it was R/2014/018 on 26 Feb 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/005, launched 7 January 2014. 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.