Fiat Ducato Recall R/2017/283: eGR Pipe Could Fracture Due To A Potential Non-conformity, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 4,486
- vehicles in the UK
- 6152
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Ducato vehicles built between 17 February 2016 and 13 September 2017. The EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity the fractured pipe may damage the alternator resulting in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power. The dealer will check the pipe and if incorrect replaced with a new part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity the fractured pipe may damage the alternator resulting in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EGR PIPE COULD FRACTURE DUE TO A POTENTIAL NON-CONFORMITY Defect: The EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity the fractured pipe may damage the alternator resulting in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power. Remedy: The pipe must be checked and if incorrect replaced with a new part.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pipe and if incorrect replaced with a new part.
Are You Affected?
Ducato built between 17 February 2016 and 13 September 2017 may be included. Fiat estimates 4,486 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 6152 or the DVSA reference R/2017/283. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| DucatoFiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/044 | |
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| 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/2017/229 on 18 Aug 2017, for front seat belt pretensioner may malfunction during deployment. The one launched after it was R/2017/325 on 13 Dec 2017, for supplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Ducato recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/283, launched 30 November 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.