Fiat 500 Recall R/2017/297: Replace Electrical Power Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- 6161
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500 vehicles built between 21 September 2017 and 29 September 2017. Due to a non-conformity in the production process the electrical power steering (EPS) must be replaced. The dealer will replace the electrical power steering unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a non-conformity in the production process the electrical power steering (EPS) must be replaced. This will prevent a potential loss of steering assistance. Loss of EPS functionality could increase the risk of a collision occurring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REPLACE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING Defect: Due to a non-conformity in the production process the electrical power steering (EPS) must be replaced. This will prevent a potential loss of steering assistance. Loss of EPS functionality could increase the risk of a collision occurring. Remedy: Replace the Electrical Power Steering unit
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of a collision occurring.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the electrical power steering unit.
Are You Affected?
500 built between 21 September 2017 and 29 September 2017 may be included. Fiat estimates 42 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 6161 or the DVSA reference R/2017/297. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| 500, PandaReverse gear switch not functioning as intended | Low | R/2024/144 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2022/268 | |
| 500Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/186 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2017/325 on 13 Dec 2017, for supplementary heater wiring may become damaged and cause an electrical short-circuit. The one launched after it was R/2018/026 on 2 Mar 2018, for instrument cluster may display incorrect information. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/297, launched 19 December 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.