Fiat Fullback Recall R/2019/197: Potential Risk Of Access Step Detaching From Vehicle Body, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 982
- vehicles in the UK
- 6244
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Fullback vehicles built between 12 February 2016 and 20 November 2018. Potential risk of access step detachment from the vehicle body. The dealer will replace the access step fasteners. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential risk of access step detachment from the vehicle body.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL RISK OF ACCESS STEP DETACHING FROM VEHICLE BODY Defect: Potential risk of access step detachment from the vehicle body. Remedy: Replacement of the access step fasteners.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential risk of access step detaching from vehicle body.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the access step fasteners.
Are You Affected?
Fullback built between 12 February 2016 and 20 November 2018 may be included. Fiat estimates 982 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 6244 or the DVSA reference R/2019/197. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FullbackDoor locks may malfunction and allow doors to open unintentionally | Book soon | R/2018/095 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2019/159 on 26 Jun 2019, for the right side of drive shaft may fail. The one launched after it was R/2019/211 on 26 Jul 2019, for the handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break. You can also see every Fiat recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/197, launched 23 July 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.