Fiat Talento Recall R/2019/114: The Handbrake Efficiency Could Be Lost Due To The Parking Brake Cable Production Process, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 72
- vehicles in the UK
- 6211
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Talento vehicles built between 18 May 2018 and 22 November 2018. The parking brake efficiency could be lost due to a production problem with the cables. The dealer will replace the parking brake cables on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake efficiency could be lost due to a production problem with the cables.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY COULD BE LOST DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE PRODUCTION PROCESS Defect: The parking brake efficiency could be lost due to a production problem with the cables. Remedy: Replacement of the parking brake cables on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the handbrake efficiency could be lost due to the parking brake cable production process.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the parking brake cables on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Talento built between 18 May 2018 and 22 November 2018 may be included. Fiat estimates 72 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 6211 or the DVSA reference R/2019/114. 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 | |
| TalentoIncorrect load capacity listed for interior hooks | Low | R/2017/007 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2019/096 on 12 Apr 2019, for non-conformity of the height adjustment mechanism of the steering column. The one launched after it was R/2019/103 on 10 May 2019, for intercooler sleeve may become detached. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/114, launched 26 April 2019. 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.