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Recall of early model Fiat Puntos

  • 22-04-2010 11:58am
    #1
    baalthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭


    Got a letter from Fiat this morning saying my 98 reg Punto is subject to a recall due to possible erosion of brake pipes.
    I actually just sold it but thought I'd post this in case anyone else is affected and didn't get the letter.


Comments

  • #2
    alias no.9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,352 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    Seems strange on such an old model. Any external corrosion should have long since been picked up either during servicing or the NCT.


  • #3
    robbie99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭robbie99


    According to VOSA website, a recall for corroded brake pipes with the old Punto was launched in 2001.

    http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=248FEEBDE609A16980256BB9002694A3&freeText=Blank&tx=

    I'm surprised it's taken over eight years to get to you! Would this be something that's caught during the NCT test?


  • #4
    baalthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭baalthor


    I thought it was a bit strange. The car has been serviced and NCTed several times since 2001.
    Maybe it's a clever marketing ploy by Fiat ?


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I think the owners already know how bad they are.


  • #6
    Gitb1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭Gitb1


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I think the owners already know how bad they are.

    Most people I know with puntos have very little trouble with them


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I bought one new myself, just pre-empting the bandwagon :D


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