Panda recall

Hello all,

I am not sure if it has been posted before but I had a search and couldn't find anything.

I have been informed by my dealer that there is a recall on a certain number of Panda's (07 plate ones) in relation to the ABS system. Apparently some parts of the system need replacing under this recall. The dealer didn't say what parts.

They have told me that my car is under this recall, although I have never received any mail from Fiat telling me so.

Might be worth taking your cars to a dealer just to get it double checked...

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I think this is the recall the dealer was talking about.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/re...24019E74D7802573A100494458&freeText=Blank&tx=

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Ive just rang my dealer and mine isnt affected

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S-X-I said:

I think this is the recall the dealer was talking about.

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/re...24019E74D7802573A100494458&freeText=Blank&tx=

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No thats a old one (you honestly expect vosa to be up to date!) the recall is as forevertom stated ABS related, few parts & bit of tweaking thats all

There is a relatively small batch of cars affected & owners will be contacted soon.

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Hmm I have an '07'. Just received a letter from the Sales Manager at the dealers saying the Dealer Principal has asked him to contact me regarding some 'good news' about my existing vehicle. It also states it is not a circular!!

Not sure a recall would be classed as 'good news' though

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probably wants you to trade it in for newer model

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Something like that I would imagine. Interested to know what it is, but determined not to fall for it! They seem so anxious to speak to me, it must be very important

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T14086 said:

No thats a old one (you honestly expect vosa to be up to date!) the recall is as forevertom stated ABS related, few parts & bit of tweaking thats all

There is a relatively small batch of cars affected & owners will be contacted soon.

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Thanks for this. The dealer seemed to think it wasn't too much of a big deal but thought I would let everyone know due to it affecting warranty if not getting the work done.

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forevertom said:

Thanks for this. The dealer seemed to think it wasn't too much of a big deal but thought I would let everyone know due to it affecting warranty if not getting the work done.

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How will it affect warranty

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The dealer told me that if I didn't get the recall done then warranty work couldn't be carried out on the car as Fiat would see it as me not looking after the car properly. Don't know if it is true or not but took their word for it.

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probably better in this circumstance as most of the time there is a clear problem (usually safety issue thats need rectifying) and how much will it cost them overall to put their mistakes right...it only costs you some time really most of the time....whats that worth in safety terms...

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My 2006 Panda is going in for a recall next week. May be an old one tho as I was having work carried last week when they told me (having issues with the steering and a squeeking from brakes). Think it was something to do with the brake controller but not sure as I wasnt speaking to them myself. Have been told the car is safe to drive tho. Will be on the phone to them tomorrow anyways as they still havent fixed the problem with the steeing :bang:

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My Panda too has been recalled for ABS... It's a 2005 Multijet. Will be going in on Friday if the parts are in...

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Wee Smurf said:

My Panda too has been recalled for ABS... It's a 2005 Multijet. Will be going in on Friday if the parts are in...

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WeeSmurf, yours is a Mervyn Stewart car as well isnt it? I wonder if they are bringing them all in then? Mines going in on Monday for "a couple of days" as they are going to get to the bottom of the steering issues as well. Aparently parts are coming from Italy!

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tarbyonline said:

WeeSmurf, yours is a Mervyn Stewart car as well isnt it? I wonder if they are bringing them all in then? Mines going in on Monday for "a couple of days" as they are going to get to the bottom of the steering issues as well. Aparently parts are coming from Italy!

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Yes mines from Mervyn Stewarts. It was in for new brake discs and pads yesterday, when they told me there was a recall. They wanted to keep him, but with two wee ones (and being a lady what lunches ), I couldn't do without him as all their courtesy cars were out. I only book a courtesy car when the car would be going in for a while. I normally just opt to get a lift into work or town.

And parts often come from Italy. Dealerships don't tend to keep a big stock of parts as they'd end up binning them as models change... Less expense from wastage that way.

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Wee Smurf said:

And parts often come from Italy. Dealerships don't tend to keep a big stock of parts as they'd end up binning them as models change... Less expense from wastage that way.

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I suppose that makes sense. I have a courtesy car booked this time round as it worked out awkward last time having to get lifts to work (I work in Holywood) and back as I tend not to end on time (the joys of working in retail). Might be going to Dublin next week tho so may or may not need a ccar as work will sort out transport. Does anyone have any more info on what the recall involves? Im nosey that way lol

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tarbyonline said:

it worked out awkward last time having to get lifts to work (I work in Holywood)

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Bloody hell. Not surprised, having to go back and forth to Hollywood

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Been there, done that with the retail thing.

And with the wonderful public transport system in Belfast, a 10 minute journey by car from Dundonald to Holywood will take at least an hour by bus...

Ikea?

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Most Easterly Pandas said:

Bloody hell. Not surprised, having to go back and forth to Hollywood

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Our Holywood ain't that glamorous! Lol

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Wee Smurf said:

Our Holywood ain't that glamorous! Lol

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lol.