Fiat Scudo Recall R/2015/213: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 674
- vehicles in the UK
- 5944
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 3 September 2012 and 27 August 2015. After repeated activation of the fuel heater cover in cold conditions an electric connector the fuel heater cover may overheat. The dealer will check the condition of the heated diesel filter cover and connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
After repeated activation of the fuel heater cover in cold conditions an electric connector the fuel heater cover may overheat. This may allow air ingress which could cause difficulty starting the engine or engine stalling. In extreme cases fuel may leak onto the road surface.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: After repeated activation of the fuel heater cover in cold conditions an electric connector the fuel heater cover may overheat. This may allow air ingress which could cause difficulty starting the engine or engine stalling. In extreme cases fuel may leak onto the road surface. Remedy: Check the condition of the heated diesel filter cover and connector. If deteriorated or damaged replace the cover or connector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause difficulty starting the engine or engine stalling.
The Fix
The dealer will check the condition of the heated diesel filter cover and connector.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 3 September 2012 and 27 August 2015 may be included. Fiat estimates 674 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 5944 or the DVSA reference R/2015/213. 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/2015/090 on 22 May 2015, for loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2015/217 on 29 Dec 2015, for power steering pump may fail. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/213, launched 4 December 2015. 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.