General Punto Evo MAir 105 recall

[Kyriakos_Greece]

Details

Brand: Fiat

Type/number of model: Fiat Punto EVO 1.4 16v 105 HP

Description: The recall concerns all vehicles, with chassis numbers ranging between 545886 and 625473 (line 1) and between 1470304 and 1614878 (line 2), plus the single chassis number 491054.

Country of origin: Italy

Danger

Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because the fitted tyres could feature an incorrect speed index, i.e.; tyres 185/65 R15 T (wrong), instead of 185/65 R15 H (right), which could lead to a road accident.

Action Taken
Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.

The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

Source: European Commission RAPEX (32-0692-10)
Category: Motor vehicles
On: 24-Apr-2010

http://recalledproducts.org/recall/view/fiat-passenger-car--fiat-punto

 

[Blank2k2]

Thanks for the info

Shows Fiat are better than Toyota.

 

[MojoWill]

T actually has a higher speed rating than H, so this shouldn't really be a problem. But a nice way to get some new tires!

 

[Kyriakos_Greece]

Actually T stands for 190kph while H for 210kph.
http://www.blackcircles.com/general/speedrating

 

[T14086]

anyone interested in a set of 185/65 R15 T tyres...minimal wear

 

[306maxi]

anyone interested in a set of 185/65 R15 T tyres...minimal wear

Are they as good as bald tyres though?

 

[MrBoney]

This would only effect a very minimal amount of UK buyers as the only combination of car you can have this problem with is an EVO Dynamic with optional MultiAir engine and Optional 15" Alloy Wheels.

All other buyers are safe as they come with 16 or 17" alloys.

Thank ****