FIAT TIPO ( 01/09/1988 – 30/11/1988) DEFECT: A specific batch of vehicles have been equipped with front suspension coil springs which may suffer from localised corrosion. This can cause breakage of the springs with an adverse effect on vehicle control.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original coil springs with quality assured examples.
| Recall Launch Date | 19/07/93 |
| Recall No. | R/1993/045 |
| Models Affected | Tipo 1.4 / 1.6 |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | 00000723 to 0003615 2091985 to 2168972 |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/09/1988 |
| Build end | 30/11/1988 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 4594 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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