FIAT GRANDE PUNTO ( 01/07/2006 – 30/04/2008) DEFECT: It has been identified that the tightening torque of the steering shaft upper fixing bolt may not be correct. This may result in the emission of noise and in extreme cases breakage of the shaft which will result in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolt checked for correct torque which if necessary will be set to the correct specification. If the torque is outside of the rework stipulated range the shaft will be replaced.
| Recall Launch Date | 14/12/2009 |
| Recall No. | R/2009/130 |
| Models Affected | Grande Punto and Abarth Grande Punto |
| Manufacturer Ref | 5397 |
| VIN Start | ZFA19900000024267 |
| VIN end | ZFA19900000412774 |
| Build Start | 01/07/2006 |
| Build end | 30/04/2008 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 56168 |
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