Fiat 500 Abarth Recall R/2014/089: Interior And Exterior Vehicle Lighting May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 3,318
- vehicles in the UK
- 5840
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 Abarth vehicles built between 12 September 2011 and 9 May 2014. It is possible under extreme conditions that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. The dealer will provide additional security of the wiring loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible under extreme conditions that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. This over a period of time may result in the chaffing of wires in the harness. If this should occur then it is possible both the exterior and instrument lights could fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible under extreme conditions that the wiring harness under the dashboard could come into contact with the steering column. This over a period of time may result in the chaffing of wires in the harness. If this should occur then it is possible both the exterior and instrument lights could fail. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to provide additional security of the wiring loom.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the chaffing of wires in the harness.
The Fix
The dealer will provide additional security of the wiring loom.
Are You Affected?
500 Abarth built between 12 September 2011 and 9 May 2014 may be included. Fiat estimates 3,318 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 5840 or the DVSA reference R/2014/089. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 500 AbarthIneffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/187 | |
| 500 AbarthThe sport mode system may not be set correctly and therefore may not comply with type approval requirements | Low | R/2021/019 | |
| 500, 500 AbarthSeat may not perform as expected during a collision | Low | R/2016/194 | |
| 500 AbarthFront seatbelts may not function as intended | Urgent | R/2015/077 | |
| 600Fiat 600 Steering gear pinion safety recall | Urgent | R/2024/357 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2014/088 on 22 Sep 2014, for interior and exterior vehicle lighting may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/030 on 6 Mar 2015, for potential fire. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/089, launched 22 September 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.