Fiat 500, Panda Recall R/2024/144: Reverse Gear Switch Not Functioning As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 477
- vehicles in the UK
- 6748
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Fiat recalled 500, Panda vehicles built between 28 March 2023 and 29 July 2023. The reversing gear switch is not according to specification. The dealer will check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The reversing gear switch is not according to specification. This could result in a failure to illuminate the rear light of the vehicle during a reversing manoeuvre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Reverse gear switch not functioning as intended. Defect: On affected vehicles the reversing gear switch is not according to specification. This could result in a failure to illuminate the rear light of the vehicle during a reversing manoeuvre. Remedy: Check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a failure to illuminate the rear light of the vehicle during a reversing manoeuvre.
The Fix
The dealer will check the reversing gear switch and replacement if required.
Are You Affected?
500, Panda built between 28 March 2023 and 29 July 2023 may be included. Fiat estimates 477 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 6748 or the DVSA reference R/2024/144. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500, PandaIncorrect information on the registration document and CoC (certificate of Conformity) | Low | R/2023/313 | |
| PandaSide airbag/head airbag crash sensor not correctly connected | Urgent | R/2023/282 | |
| 500Front suspension control arm ball joint | Urgent | R/2023/283 | |
| 500The positive lead on the auxiliary battery terminal may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2022/268 | |
| 500Ineffective/incorrect tightening of a lock nut on the steering gear rod | Urgent | R/2022/186 |
This is one of 199 Fiat recalls in DVSA’s data. The Fiat recall launched before it was R/2024/182 on 24 May 2024, for incorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC). The one launched after it was R/2024/226 on 14 Jun 2024, for ground connections. You can also see every Fiat recall, the Fiat Fiat 500 recall history and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/144, launched 7 June 2024. 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.