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🧸 Product DE DK FI FR GR LU PL SE SI April 23, 2021

Fiat — Ducato

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The wheel axle may be defective and could break. This will change the steering and driving behaviour, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1922 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about some Fiat Ducato vans. A part in the wheel area may be broken. This could make the van hard to steer and cause an accident.

What's happening? Fiat has found that some Ducato vans may have a weak wheel axle. This could break while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Fiat Ducato, you may be at risk. This affects vans in several European countries.

What should I do? Take your van to a Fiat dealer right away. Ask your mechanic to check the wheel axle. Do not drive the van until it is fixed.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The wheel axle may be defective and could break. This will change the steering and driving behaviour, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Italy

First published
April 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003534

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fiat — Ducato. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The wheel axle may be defective and could break. This will change the steering and driving behaviour, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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