Fiat Talento Recall R/2019/211: The Handbrake Cable Connector On The Rear Brake Calliper May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 6243
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Talento vehicles built between 28 March 2019 and 26 June 2019. The handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break. The dealer will check the rear brake calliper conformity and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HANDBRAKE CABLE CONNECTOR ON THE REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MAY BREAK Defect: The handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break Remedy: Check the rear brake calliper conformity and replace if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the handbrake cable connector on the rear brake calliper may break.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear brake calliper conformity and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Talento built between 28 March 2019 and 26 June 2019 may be included. Fiat estimates 7 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 6243 or the DVSA reference R/2019/211. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2019/197 on 23 Jul 2019, for potential risk of access step detaching from vehicle body. The one launched after it was R/2019/284 on 30 Aug 2019, for potential movement of the battery. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/211, launched 26 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.