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Fiat have a recall on vin zfa 244000007300....... this is apparently to do with brake pipes! What work is actually done I am unclear as I had the MH serviced at Alan Kerr's in Paignton and was told by the service manager "I don't need to Know" all I need to know is that "Recall work is needed and being done"! Well!
Anyway for those with a vin number 7xxxxxx etc perhaps it would be worth checking if it comes under this recall.
Rita
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[quote:2c7ef55836="zulurita"] What work is actually done I am unclear as I had the MH serviced at Alan Kerr's in Paignton and was told by the service manager "I don't need to Know" all I need to know is that "Recall work is needed and being done"! Well!
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And you let him get away with that for an explanation Stand up for your rights my girl and demand to know what's going on, politely of course, even if you don't understand you can always ask here and no doubt someone will make it clear. After all it's your van he is working on, how do you know he has done the job if he does not explain what it is and how it is being fixed I would get him to show me what he has done, ok so I may not know what I am actually looking at and if anything has been actually rectified, but at worse you will see by cleaned parts etc that [u:2c7ef55836]something[/u:2c7ef55836] has been altered and at best you will have learnt a bit more about your van. And of course if he was the sort of untrustworthy type of mechanic who just says he has done the work when he hasn't it just might make him wary of doing the same thing next time you take her in for service, if you look interested and ask some intelligent questions.
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"Fiat have a recall on vin zfa 244000007300....... this is apparently to do with brake pipes! What work is actually done I am unclear as I had the MH serviced at Alan Kerr's in Paignton and was told by the service manager "I don't need to Know" all I need to know is that "Recall work is needed and being done"! Well!"
Morning Rita,
The recall was done on our van last month and it consisted of fitting brake pipe securing clips. I think it was done to stop the brake pipes moving about.
Don
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Launch Date Recalls Number Make Model(s) Concern VIN Start VIN End Build Start Build End
1 10/01/2001 R/2000/116 FIAT Ducato fuel tank mountings ZFA2300005783129 to ZFA2300005899998 01/08/1999 31/03/2000
2 15/04/2002 R/2002/079 FIAT DUCATO handbrake concern ZFA24400006194400 ZFA24400006227275
3 09/12/2002 R/2002/169 FIAT New Ducato water ingress to abs control unit ZFA2440007000001 ZFA24400007073743 01/05/2002 30/04/2002
4 05/02/2003 R/2003/027 FIAT DUCATO interior fan wiring may chafe on dashboard support ZFA2301200006133293 ZFA2301200006227258 01/05/2001 30/04/2002
5 30/05/2004 R/2004/079 FIAT Ducato possibility that the accelerator pedal could foul on the floor ZFA24400007000027 ZFA24400007226399 01/07/2001 01/04/2003
Rita,
The above are the recent reacalls on the Ducato. I think you have too many '0's inyour VIN number and your vehicle is probably ok.
Anyway! There was a recall on brakes, but this was to do with teh hand brake cable, it was not fitted properly to the rear drum backing plate and could come dislodged resulting in failure of the handbrake. The rework is to place new clips to fix the cable securely.
www.Vosa.gov.uk is the best site to use for recalls but note FIAT are very slow in releasing recall information and a brake pipe issue may be a new one.
It is absurd the dealer is not telling you what the rework is, you should always demand to know and also have your service book stamped up the work has been undertaken or checked. If he refuses then call FIAT support (number in back of Service book) and complain about the dealer.
If you do not understand the technical explanation ask for it to be expained until you do. Nothing is that difficult to explain and it annoys me the attitude the dealers take as if this is some high tech magic beyond the bounds of the public.
Jon.
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I have just found another possible recall - it is affecting front brake hoses which can chaff agianst the wheel arch. Peugot have released the information to VOSA, but as usual FIAT will be way behind in this if they are affected even though the dealers may know.
Jon.
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Away in my own world here, but have phoned Fiat Customer support ad they know nothing of a recall for front brake hoses, so looks like I am confusing the issue for FIAT owners. However for Peugot Boxers, there is an issue but have no idea of dates or Vin No.s except it is the later models. It appears some have been assembled without a brake hose protector to stop the hose rubbing against a flange under the wheel arch. Its just a plastic spacer thing about an inch dia. and sits on the hose where it passes next to a flange on the inner wing. The recall is to check is it has a protector and fit if not, also check alignment and route of hose.
From experience, I have found peugot recalls appear out for Fiat about 6 months later so probably worth checking to see if your front brake hoses behind the top of the wheel have protector fitted.
Jon
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In stead of just saying battery acid I should have enlarged upon this to say that some vehicles were recalled to put covers over the batteries to prevent "acidised" ( if thats a legit word) rainwater running down onto the front brake pipes, this may or may not be the recall refered to.
KenS
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Hi KenS.
I think you are talking about much older vehicles and going back to mid 90s. This does not affect the newer ducatos.
R/1997/086
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: FIAT
Model : Ducato Motorhome
Launch Date : 20/03/1998
Numbers Involved : 448
Build Start Date : 01/01/1994
Build End Date : 31/12/1996
Details
Concern : POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
Description : 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.
Remedial Action : Affected vehicles are being recalled to have a cover fitted to the battery and checking of the brake servo pipe for damage.
Vehicle Id : SOP to ZFA23000005169825
Regards, Jon.
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The Fiat recall was to do with the brake pipes and yes Helen I did insist on knowing what was being done to my Vehicle but he still wouldn't explain what exactly was being done. I have since contacted Fiat customer care and they looked up to see what work had been carried out. I did have to go back to the Fiat dealership (Alan Kerr) for them to stamp the recall section in the book! They had stamped the service section. I also complained about the issue of not being told what actually was being done. Still I am pleased the work has been done before our trip next week.
Anyway I hope this has highlighted the recall for other Fiat owners who have a vin 244000007xxxxxxxxx etc get Fiat garage to do a cgi check for you to see if you have any recall work that is requied.
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Stand up for your rights my girl and demand to know what's going on, politely of course, 
even if you don't understand you can always ask here and no doubt someone will make it clear. After all it's your van he is working on, how do you know he has done the job if he does not explain what it is and how it is being fixed 
I would get him to show me what he has done, ok so I may not know what I am actually looking at and if anything has been actually rectified, but at worse you will see by cleaned parts etc that [u:2c7ef55836]something[/u:2c7ef55836] has been altered and at best you will have learnt a bit more about your van. And of course if he was the sort of untrustworthy type of mechanic who just says he has done the work when he hasn't it just might make him wary of doing the same thing next time you take her in for service, if you look interested and ask some intelligent questions. 
