Fiat Idea recalls

There is a possibility that corrosion may be present near the welds for the front suspension arm front mountings on the front cross member.Should this be the case in time this could lead to noise whilst driving and the possibility that the weld could fail. Failure of the weld may lead to loss of vehicle stability.

Fix: Recalled vehicle will be checked to ascertain whether corrosion is present near the front suspension mountings. If this is found to be the case the front cross member will be replaced. If corrosion is not present a front cross member strengthening kit will be fitted.

793 vehicles · built 1 May 2005 to 30 Sep 2005

It is possible that breakage of the ancillary devices pulley on the crankshaft may occur. Should this happen there is the possibility that engine power and functions such as power assisted steering and braking assistance may be lost.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley inspected and changed should this be necessary.

1,474 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 31 May 2006

It has been identified that the chassis front cross member may have a weld which does not conform to specification. This may lead to a creaking noise being heard under braking and could in time lead to the cross member cracking in the area of it's mounting to the vehicle's body.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front cross member replaced.

45 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2005 to 31 Mar 2005

The rear seat belt anchorage points do not conform to specification which could in the event of a collision result in the insecurity of the seat belt.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and upgrade the seat belt anchorage to the correct specification by the fitment of an additional bracket.

1,690 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2004 to 4 Apr 2004