Fiat Scudo Recall R/2023/093: On The Affected Vehicle The Tightening Torque Applied To The Steering Rack During…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 6594
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Scudo vehicles built between 3 November 2022 and 14 December 2022. The tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient. Defect: On the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient. Remedy: The repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on the affected vehicle the tightening torque applied to the steering rack during production may be insufficient.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is replacement of the left steering pinion tie rod retainer nut and apply the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Scudo built between 3 November 2022 and 14 December 2022 may be included. Fiat estimates 1 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 6594 or the DVSA reference R/2023/093. 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?.
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This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2022/306 on 10 Nov 2022, for incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. The one launched after it was R/2023/125 on 24 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles diesel fuel leaks may possibly occur due to the vehicle being fitted…. You can also see every Fiat recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/093, launched 23 March 2023. 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.