Fiat Scudo Recall R/2016/193: Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 6030
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 2 May 2016 and 27 July 2016. In the event of a significant frontal collision the driver's airbag may not deploy correectly due to a non-conformity which occurred in the supplier's production process. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a significant frontal collision the driver's airbag may not deploy correectly due to a non-conformity which occurred in the supplier's production process. The airbag when deployed may cause injury to the driver due to contaminated parts within the airbag module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: In the event of a significant frontal collision the driver's airbag may not deploy correectly due to a non-conformity which occurred in the supplier's production process. The airbag when deployed may cause injury to the driver due to contaminated parts within the airbag module. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the driver due to contaminated parts within the airbag module.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 2 May 2016 and 27 July 2016 may be included. Fiat estimates 6 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 6030 or the DVSA reference R/2016/193. 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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| ScudoEngine control module calibration low In-Use Performance-Ratio | Low | R/2025/507 | |
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| ScudoFiat Scudo seat fixing | Low | R/2024/458 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2015/255 on 22 Jan 2016, for electronic systems may be deactivated. The one launched after it was R/2016/194 on 23 Sep 2016, for seat may not perform as expected during a collision. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/193, launched 23 September 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.