Fiat Doblo E, Scudo E Recall R/2023/146: On Certain Vehicles Equipped With An Air Conditioning Compressor These May Experience The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 259
- vehicles in the UK
- 6619
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled Doblo E, Scudo E vehicles built between 2 February 2022 and 23 September 2022. Equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is an upload of modified ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling. Defect: On certain vehicles equipped with an Air Conditioning compressor these may experience the condition of a powertrain shutdown in the event of an AC compressor issue. This could result in the engine non-starting or stalling. Remedy: The repair is an upload of modified ECU software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine non-starting or stalling.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is an upload of modified ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Doblo E, Scudo E built between 2 February 2022 and 23 September 2022 may be included. Fiat estimates 259 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.
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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 6619 or the DVSA reference R/2023/146. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/146, launched 10 June 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.