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🧸 Product FR May 4, 2021

fiat — talento voiture de tourisme

en raison d’une erreur de fabrication, le raccordement du câble de frein de stationnement à l’étrier de frein peut échouer.

Fiat — Talento passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
injuries

due to a manufacturing error, the parking brake cable connection to the brake caliper may fail.

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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A recall of some Fiat cars because a part inside the parking brake may not be made correctly.

What's happening? The parking brake cable might not connect properly to the brake caliper, which could cause the parking brake to fail.

Does this affect me? If you own a Fiat car made around the same time as the recall, your parking brake might not work right.

What should I do? Take your car to a Fiat dealer or mechanic right away to have it checked. Ask your mechanic or Fiat for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison d’une erreur de fabrication, le raccordement du câble de frein de stationnement à l’étrier de frein peut échouer.

First published
May 4, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49088/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
fiat — talento voiture de tourisme. Fiat — Talento passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: injuries · due to a manufacturing error, the parking brake cable connection to the brake caliper may fail.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 4, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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