Ducato

All recall notices.

1. Fiat Professional 2025/2026 Ducato (290/295). Fuel pipe leak

   R/2026/044 · 13 Feb 2026

   13 Feb 2026

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.

   Remedy

   Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.

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   Built 9 May 2025 – 11 Dec 2025

   ~680 vehicles affected

2. Fiat Professional Ducato. Instrument panel cluster software

   R/2025/320 · 4 Sep 2025

   4 Sep 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case. If the customer seeks to reactivate the AEB after previously deactivating it during the same driving cycle (key on/off) it will remain deactivated however the icon on the cluster to alert about deactivation remains off. This does not meet regulatory requirements.

   Remedy

   Update front camera software.

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   Built 7 Oct 2024 – 11 Mar 2025

   ~447 vehicles affected

3. Fiat Ducato may have been fitted with the incorrect radio

   R/2024/402 · 22 Nov 2024

   22 Nov 2024

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have been fitted with the incorrect radio. The radio fitted does not have rear view camera functionality and therefore may not comply with regulatory requirements.

   Remedy

   Replace the radio.

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   Built 4 Apr 2024 – 17 Jul 2024

   ~11 vehicles affected

4. Fiat Ducato 2024. Proxy update. Vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements

   R/2024/334 · 13 Sep 2024

   13 Sep 2024

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may have the urea system management menu missing from the instrument panel. This may result in warning messages not being displayed on the instrument panel cluster depending on the urea level. In this condition the vehicle does not comply to emission regulatory requirements.

   Remedy

   Check and if necessary install modified software.

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   Built 6 Mar 2024

   ~14 vehicles affected

5. Certain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off.

   R/2022/263 · 7 Oct 2022

   7 Oct 2022

   Defect

   Certain kinds of vehicle acceleration could cause the speed limiter to turn off.

   Remedy

   Update the software of engine control module.

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   Built 21 Oct 2020 – 16 Jul 2022

   ~3 vehicles affected

6. DUE TO A NONCONFORMITY IN PRODUCTION THE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING

   R/2022/022 · 10 Feb 2022

   10 Feb 2022

   Defect

   Due to a nonconformity in production the side marker lights are not functioning.

   Remedy

   The proxy file of the vehicle must be updated to allow the marker lights to function as intended.

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   Built 27 Mar 2021 – 22 Nov 2021

   ~213 vehicles affected

7. DUE TO A NONCONFORMITY IN PRODUCTION THE SWIVEL PLATES ON WHICH THE TWO FRONT SEATS ARE ANCHORED MUST BE REPLACED

   R/2021/327 · 20 Oct 2021

   20 Oct 2021

   Defect

   Due to a nonconformity in production the swivel plates on which the two front seats are anchored must be�replaced.

   Remedy

   Replace the swivel plates onto which the front seats are anchored.

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   Built 1 Feb 2021 – 31 Jul 2021

   ~5 vehicles affected

8. THE THIRD (HIGH LEVEL) BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT FUNCTION

   R/2021/310 · 1 Oct 2021

   1 Oct 2021

   Defect

   The third (high level) brake light may not function.

   Remedy

   Update the software to activate the third brake light function.

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   Built 28 Apr 2021 – 3 Aug 2021

   ~170 vehicles affected

9. NON CONFORMING STEERING KNUCKLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED

   R/2021/034 · 5 Mar 2021

   5 Mar 2021

   Defect

   Non-conforming steering knuckles may have been fitted.

   Remedy

   Check the installed steering knuckles and replace if necessary.

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   Built 1 Apr 2019 – 29 Oct 2020

   ~2,633 vehicles affected

10. THE DRIVE AXLE MAY TOUCH THE WIRING

    R/2019/441 · 24 Jan 2020

    24 Jan 2020

    Defect

    The drive axle may touch the wiring with consequent damage to the wiring.

    Remedy

    Check the correct layout of the wiring inspect its condition and reposition or replace as necessary

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    Built 26 Sep 2018 – 14 Nov 2019

    ~196 vehicles affected

11. THE BRAKE LINE RETAINING CLIP MAY NOT BE FIXED CORRECTLY TO THE TUCKER ON THE DASHBOARD

    R/2019/360 · 3 Jan 2020

    3 Jan 2020

    Defect

    The brake line (pipe) may not be fixed correctly

    Remedy

    Check the clip is fixed correctly and replace damaged brake pipes

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    Built 31 Oct 2014 – 16 Jul 2019

    ~24,484 vehicles affected

12. POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE BATTERY

    R/2019/284 · 30 Aug 2019

    30 Aug 2019

    Defect

    Potential movement of the battery and consequent breakage of the battery wires.

    Remedy

    A battery spacer must be fitted

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    Built 14 Mar 2019 – 19 Jun 2019

    ~77 vehicles affected

13. INTERCOOLER SLEEVE MAY BECOME DETACHED

    R/2019/103 · 10 May 2019

    10 May 2019

    Defect

    The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body

    Remedy

    Replace the current sleeve and respective metal bands with modified parts.

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    Built 1 Mar 2018 – 14 Mar 2019

    ~3,630 vehicles affected

14. POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES

    R/2019/090 · 3 Apr 2019

    3 Apr 2019

    Defect

    Possible interference between the fuel supply and return lines.

    Remedy

    Reposition the pipes to avoid interference.

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    Built 24 Aug 2018 – 1 Feb 2019

    ~251 vehicles affected

15. INTERCOOLER SLEEVE MAY DETACH FROM THE THROTTLE BODY

    R/2018/038 · 16 Mar 2018

    16 Mar 2018

    Defect

    The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body. The engine management warning light will illuminate and a loss of power may occur.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the current retainer with a new version to ensure the sleeve connection between intercooler sleeve and throttle body.

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    Built 17 Feb 2016 – 13 Sep 2017

    ~9,904 vehicles affected

16. EGR PIPE COULD FRACTURE DUE TO A POTENTIAL NON-CONFORMITY

    R/2017/283 · 30 Nov 2017

    30 Nov 2017

    Defect

    The EGR pipe could fracture due to a potential non-conformity the fractured pipe may damage the alternator resulting in a loss of battery voltage and potentially a loss of engine power.

    Remedy

    The pipe must be checked and if incorrect replaced with a new part.

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    Built 17 Feb 2016 – 13 Sep 2017

    ~4,486 vehicles affected

17. CAMSHAFT MAY FAIL

    R/2017/085 · 6 Mar 2017

    6 Mar 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in the production process the engine camshaft may break.

    Remedy

    Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the camshaft.

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    Built 14 Dec 2016 – 9 Feb 2017

    ~239 vehicles affected

18. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY BE DEACTIVATED

    R/2015/255 · 22 Jan 2016

    22 Jan 2016

    Defect

    In some circumstances the driver and passenger may experience consequent switching off of the instrument panel light and possible deactivation of other electronic systems such as the ABS and airbags. The concern is caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block.

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    Built 1 Oct 2014 – 11 Dec 2015

    ~5,303 vehicles affected

19. POWER STEERING PUMP MAY FAIL

    R/2015/217 · 29 Dec 2015

    29 Dec 2015

    Defect

    The batch number of the power steering pump must be checked and if found to be from a faulty batch replaced. On the faulty batches there is nonconformity of the external supply and in certain circumstances the power steering pump may fail causing the driver to use additional input to steer the vehicle therefore delaying the directional movement of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Check the production date of the pump and if the power steering pump is from a faulty batch replace the pump.

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    Built 16 Sep 2015 – 19 Oct 2015

    ~118 vehicles affected

20. LOSS OF CONTROL

    R/2015/090 · 22 May 2015

    22 May 2015

    Defect

    The tyres fitted to affected vehicles are incompatible with the weight capacity of the vehicle. This may cause a tyre failure due to incorrect loading of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Replace existing tyres with those of a load index compatible with the vehicle's weight capacity.

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    Built 15 Jan 2014 – 4 Feb 2014

    ~61 vehicles affected

21. REAR AXLE MAY MOVE

    R/2011/139 · 24 Oct 2011

    24 Oct 2011

    Defect

    It is possible the rear axle leaf spring retaining bolts were not tightened to the correct specification during production. This could allow movement between the axle and leaf spring. In extreme circumstances this could cause the vehicle to lose control.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the U bolts with new items and tighten them to the correct specification.

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    Built 1 Sep 2011 – 30 Sep 2011

    ~8 vehicles affected

22. SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH

    R/2011/098 · 2 Sep 2011

    2 Sep 2011

    Defect

    The spare wheel located under the vehicle may become detached from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the spare wheel lifting and securing mechanism.

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    Built 1 Apr 2006 – 31 Mar 2010

    ~8,704 vehicles affected

23. BRAKES MAY FAIL

    R/2007/172 · 7 Dec 2007

    7 Dec 2007

    Defect

    Due to the possibility of a fault in the production process the flexible rubber brake hoses may not have been correctly vulcanised. As a consequence may partially or totally restrict the internal flow of the brake hydraulic fluid. Should this happen a reduction in efficiency during braking would occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the hoses checked to identify if they are within the affected batch. If this is the case they will be replaced with quality assured items.

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    Built 16 Oct 2007 – 14 Nov 2007

    ~336 vehicles affected

24. STEERING COULD BECOME INCREASINGLY STIFF.

    R/2007/153 · 23 Nov 2007

    23 Nov 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that; due to a possible lack of lubricant between the steering rack and pinion the steering may become increasingly stiff to operate. This can eventually lead to damage to the steering rack teeth. As a consequence the steering operation of the vehicle may become increasingly difficult.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the steering rack inspected for damage. If no damage is evident the rack and pinion will be lubricated. Should any damage be in evidence the steering rack will be replaced.

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    Built 1 Jul 2006 – 30 Jun 2007

    ~5,427 vehicles affected

25. TYRE VALVE MAY BREAK CAUSING RAPID DEFLATION (STEEL WHEELS)

    R/2007/150 · 23 Nov 2007

    23 Nov 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to manufacture from an incorrect material the tyre inflation valve may break. Should this occur rapid deflation of the tyre and possible vehicle instability would occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the tyre inflation valve replaced on all steel wheels including the spare.

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    Built 1 Aug 2007 – 30 Sep 2007

    ~368 vehicles affected

26. FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE

    R/2007/152 · 23 Nov 2007

    23 Nov 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that water may ingress into the front windscreen wiper motor. Should this occur the wipers may become inoperative. In conditions of poor visibility this may result in impaired driver visibility.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the front windscreen wiper motor fitted with a protective cover.

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    Built 1 Jul 2006 – 31 Dec 2006

    ~3,253 vehicles affected

27. POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    R/2007/059 · 18 May 2007

    18 May 2007

    Defect

    Due to the inlet filter for the EGR valve being in an exposed position there is a possibility of water entering the brake servo vacuum pipe. This could result in the possibility of ice forming in the brake servo vacuum pipe in conditions of low ambient temperature. As a consequence this may lead to reduced servo assistance to the braking system.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the EGR solenoids checked for the presence of separate air filters. If theses are not evident new solenoids with separate air filters will be fitted.

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    Built 1 Jul 2001 – 31 Jan 2005

    ~4,535 vehicles affected

28. DROPSIDE PANEL MAY DETACH

    R/2007/011 · 9 Mar 2007

    9 Mar 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that breakage of the dropside hinge fastening plate may occur on vehicles fitted with a factory installed dropside body. This can result in the detachment of the dropside panel.

    Remedy

    Subject vehicles will be recalled at which time the hinge fastening plates will be changed.

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    Built 1 May 2006 – 31 Jul 2006

    ~29 vehicles affected

29. U-BOLTS ON REAR AXLE MAY BREAK

    R/2006/120 · 11 Aug 2006

    11 Aug 2006

    Defect

    The U bolts securing the leaf spring to the rear axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the U bolts breaking.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the U bolts checked to ensure there is no damage and that they have been tightened to the correct torque.

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    Built 1 Jan 2006 – 28 Feb 2006

    ~117 vehicles affected

30. POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE FLUIDS AND EXTENDED PEDAL TRAVEL

    R/2004/181 · 1 Oct 2004

    1 Oct 2004

    Defect

    The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and visually inspect the front brake hoses reinforcement and protection. The brake hoses if worn will be replaced.

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    Built 4 Jan 2004 – 12 Mar 2004

    ~4,322 vehicles affected

31. POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD FOUL ON THE FLOOR

    R/2004/079 · 30 May 2004

    30 May 2004

    Defect

    Possibility that the accelerator may foul on the floor mounted pedal stop

    Remedy

    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a modified throttle pedal stop.

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    Built 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Apr 2003

    ~3,770 vehicles affected

32. INTERIOR FAN WIRING MAY CHAFE ON DASHBOARD SUPPORT

    R/2003/027 · 5 Feb 2003

    5 Feb 2003

    Defect

    The interior fan wiring may chafe on a dashboard support. This could result in a short circuit and a fire in the fan unit.

    Remedy

    Fit additional insulation and protection to the fan electrical wiring.

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    Built 1 May 2001 – 30 Apr 2002

    ~1,634 vehicles affected

33. WATER INGRESS TO ABS CONTROL UNIT

    R/2002/169 · 9 Dec 2002

    9 Dec 2002

    Defect

    Water may enter the ABS (antilock brake) control unit through a harness connector. This will cause the ABS control unit to malfunction and the fault warning lamp to illuminate.

    Remedy

    Fit a new ABS wiring harness which has watertight connectors.

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    Built 1 May 2002 – 30 Apr 2002

    ~19 vehicles affected

34. HANDBRAKE CONCERN

    R/2002/079 · 15 Apr 2002

    15 Apr 2002

    Defect

    The handbrake cable may have been incorrectly fitted and could become disconnected from the rear brake mechanism. This would result in the handbrake becoming ineffective.

    Remedy

    Check that the handbrake cable is correctly connected to the rear brake mechanism and fit a new cable where it is not.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~186 vehicles affected

35. FUEL TANK MOUNTINGS

    R/2000/116 · 10 Jan 2001

    10 Jan 2001

    Defect

    Fuel tank rear mountings may not inadequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings.

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    Built 1 Aug 1999 – 31 Mar 2000

    ~5,348 vehicles affected

36. POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    R/1997/086 · 20 Mar 1998

    20 Mar 1998

    Defect

    On batteries fitted with non-watertight caps rainwater from the windscreen may run into the battery and result in a leakage of battery contents. This leakage may damage the adjacent fabric reinforced rubber brake servo pipe and reduce or cancel the servo assistance available when braking.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to have a cover fitted to the battery and checking of the brake servo pipe for damage.

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    Built 1 Jan 1994 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~448 vehicles affected