Fiat Scudo Recall R/2014/018: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- 5785
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 29 August 2013 and 13 September 2013. The front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in reduced braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 29 August 2013 and 13 September 2013 may be included. Fiat estimates 49 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 5785 or the DVSA reference R/2014/018. 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/2014/005 on 7 Jan 2014, for vehicle may roll away. The one launched after it was R/2014/019 on 26 Feb 2014, for front wiper may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/018, launched 26 February 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.