Fiat Ducato Recall R/2015/255: Electronic Systems May Be Deactivated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 5,303
- vehicles in the UK
- 5956
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 11 December 2015. In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems such as the ABS and airbags. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems such as the ABS and airbags. The concern is caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY BE DEACTIVATED Defect: In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems such as the ABS and airbags. The concern is caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electronic systems may be deactivated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 1 October 2014 and 11 December 2015 may be included. Fiat estimates 5,303 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 5956 or the DVSA reference R/2015/255. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
| DucatoFiat Professional Ducato. Instrument panel cluster software | Urgent | R/2025/320 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio | Book soon | R/2024/402 | |
| DucatoFiat Ducato 2024. Proxy update. Vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements | Low | R/2024/334 | |
| DucatoCertain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off | Low | R/2022/263 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2015/229 on 29 Dec 2015, for headlights may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/193 on 23 Sep 2016, for airbag may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/255, launched 22 January 2016. 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.