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RECALL · Fiat · Abarth

Water in the steering box of the March 2017 Fiat 500 and Abarth 500

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Fiat 500 and Abarth 500 / 595 built in March 2017
Period mentioned
2017
Symptoms
The steering gets stiff or can lock.
Possible cause described
Water getting in can leave the steering box without enough lubrication. Recall (Rapex alert 29/2017) for cars built in March 2017.
Check for the garage
Check by VIN at the dealer whether the car is in the campaign; if the steering gets stiff or catches, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN at the dealer whether the car is in the campaign; if the steering gets stiff or catches, do not drive and call for assistance.

What are the symptoms?

The steering gets stiff or can lock.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Fiat, Abarth
Engine / equipment
Fiat 500 and Abarth 500 / 595 built in March 2017
Period mentioned
2017

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