Fiat Talento Recall R/2017/007: Incorrect Load Capacity Listed For Interior Hooks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 548
- vehicles in the UK
- 6094
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Talento vehicles built between 23 March 2016 and 27 December 2016. The maximum load capacity for the load restraint hooks in the load compartment of the vehicle has been incorrectly written in the Owner Handbook. The dealer will attach a load capacity label within the load compartment and install an additional amended page to the Owner Handbook. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The maximum load capacity for the load restraint hooks in the load compartment of the vehicle has been incorrectly written in the Owner Handbook. The correct load capacity is 500 daN and not the 625 daN as written. If the correct load capacity of 500 daN is not adhered to then the load hooks may not retain the load due to overloading. This could result in an unsecured load with the potential for loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT LOAD CAPACITY LISTED FOR INTERIOR HOOKS Defect: It has been identified that the maximum load capacity for the load restraint hooks in the load compartment of the vehicle has been incorrectly written in the Owner Handbook. The correct load capacity is 500 daN and not the 625 daN as written. If the correct load capacity of 500 daN is not adhered to then the load hooks may not retain the load due to overloading. This could result in an unsecured load with the potential for loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to attach a load capacity label within the load compartment and install an additional amended page to the Owner Handbook.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an unsecured load with the potential for loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will attach a load capacity label within the load compartment and install an additional amended page to the Owner Handbook.
Are You Affected?
Talento built between 23 March 2016 and 27 December 2016 may be included. Fiat estimates 548 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 6094 or the DVSA reference R/2017/007. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TalentoThe Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and the registration card must be updated due to the stated gross vehicle weight rating being incorrect (4835 kg instead of 4955 kg) | Low | R/2022/080 | |
| TalentoDue to a nonconformity of the fuel return pipe diesel fuel leaks may occur | Urgent | R/2021/092 | |
| TalentoThe handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break | Urgent | R/2019/211 | |
| TalentoFuel leakage may occur from the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2019/166 | |
| TalentoThe handbrake efficiency could be lost due to the parking brake cable production process | Urgent | R/2019/114 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2016/262 on 23 Dec 2016, for steering wheel airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/046 on 3 Mar 2017, for loss of drive. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/007, launched 27 January 2017. 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.