Fiat Scudo Recall R/2014/019: Front Wiper May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- 5785
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 8 July 2013 and 24 September 2013. An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. The dealer will check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WIPER MAY FAIL Defect: An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to stop working.
The Fix
The dealer will check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 8 July 2013 and 24 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/2014/019. 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/2014/018 on 26 Feb 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/088 on 22 Sep 2014, for interior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/019, 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.