KNOWN FAULT · Fiat

Cracked power-steering motor that can lock the steering (2024 Fiat 600 and 600e)

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Engine / equipment: Fiat 600 hybrid and 600e electric built in April and May 2024 (also some DS 3, Opel Corsa and Mokka and Peugeot 208)
Period mentioned: 2024
Symptoms: Heavy steering or steering that locks; noises from the column or rack when turning.
Possible cause described: A crack inside the electric power-steering motor can let plastic parts break away from the worm wheel and lock the steering. Rapex alert 39/2024 (Fiat campaign 6847, 7,292 cars of several brands worldwide): Fiat 600 built from 8 to 25/4/2024 and 600e from 5/4 to 9/5/2024. Germany’s KBA also published campaign 14305R for 294 2024 Fiat 600/600e cars with an out-of-specification steering rack.
Check for the garage: Check campaign 6847 by VIN at a Fiat dealer; if the steering feels heavy or jerky, do not drive and call for assistance.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check campaign 6847 by VIN at a Fiat dealer; if the steering feels heavy or jerky, do not drive and call for assistance.

What are the symptoms?

Heavy steering or steering that locks; noises from the column or rack when turning.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Fiat
Engine / equipment: Fiat 600 hybrid and 600e electric built in April and May 2024 (also some DS 3, Opel Corsa and Mokka and Peugeot 208)
Period mentioned: 2024

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