Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas?

Suvrajit · 2nd September 2011, 15:23

Hi,

I received a call from Prerana Motors Banagalore about a Power Steering upgrade for Linea to be done FOC for my March 2011 MJD.

Any body else aware of what is this really?

2nd September 2011, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suvrajit

Any body else aware of what is this really?

It is reported that FIAT India is voluntarily replacing a flexible tubing pertaining to power steering in some 2011-manufactured FIAT Puntos/Lineas.

mayankjha1806 · 3rd September 2011, 18:05

This is a rare confidence inspiring move by FIAT. Lot of more such care for customer moves are needed to rebuild the lost confidence on FIAT. They always had the best of the products but terrible Sales and After sales experience.

ashis89 · 4th September 2011, 10:16

It seems FIAT is moving in the right direction AFA service is concerned. Their products were impressive already, hope their service also turns impressive too

ghodlur · 4th September 2011, 13:29

Whats the reason for this recall? Have any Fiat owners reported any fault in the power steering unit or is it voluntary from Fiat to replace the suspected part?

So now Fiat joins the bandwagon.

4th September 2011, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghodlur

So now Fiat joins the bandwagon.

FIAT has joined the bandwagon long back for replacement of clutch slave cylinder [from plastic to metallic] and AC condenser/fan kit for petrol Lineas [from smaller to bigger capacity]. My Linea is the recipient of both the recalls.

EARTHed · 4th September 2011, 16:50

This is very strange, or have i got used to the perfect steering in my Linea.!

Strange because, Fiats probably have done their first ever Re-call..

sharninder · 4th September 2011, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by EARTHed

This is very strange, or have i got used to the perfect steering in my Linea.!

Strange because, Fiats probably have done their first ever Re-call..

I won't say that this is the first recall. The initials Palio MJDs had problems with the clutch and Fiat acknowledged and changed those. Also, the initials lineas had parts changed as has been mentioned in this thread somewhere. The good thing is they're taking these confidence inspiring measures.

sad:) · 5th September 2011, 20:15

Yes..i also own a punto emotion brought on May 6th 2011 (manufactured March 2011) from Concorde Motors.

I got to know from the service personnel that they have observed same steering hose failure in a particular range of chassis numbers (6 failed cases out of 600). So fiat decided to replace this hose pipe for all the 600 puntos. I ws informed that in such a failure the steering fulid leaks out and the steering gets very hard.

I hope this is the only reason..I was informed that it takes half a day to replace this hose...I did not notice any difference after replacement.

2nd September 2011, 15:23	#1
Suvrajit BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30 Thanked: Once	Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? Hi, I received a call from Prerana Motors Banagalore about a Power Steering upgrade for Linea to be done FOC for my March 2011 MJD. Any body else aware of what is this really?
	(1) Thanks

3rd September 2011, 18:05	#3
mayankjha1806 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,160 Thanked: 986 Times View My Garage	Re: Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? This is a rare confidence inspiring move by FIAT. Lot of more such care for customer moves are needed to rebuild the lost confidence on FIAT. They always had the best of the products but terrible Sales and After sales experience.
	(1) Thanks

4th September 2011, 10:16	#4
ashis89 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,545 Thanked: 11,456 Times View My Garage	Re: Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? It seems FIAT is moving in the right direction AFA service is concerned. Their products were impressive already, hope their service also turns impressive too
	() Thanks

4th September 2011, 13:29	#5
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,091 Thanked: 4,373 Times View My Garage	Re: Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? Whats the reason for this recall? Have any Fiat owners reported any fault in the power steering unit or is it voluntary from Fiat to replace the suspected part? So now Fiat joins the bandwagon.
	() Thanks

4th September 2011, 16:50	#7
EARTHed BANNED Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 39 Times	Re: Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? This is very strange, or have i got used to the perfect steering in my Linea.! Strange because, Fiats probably have done their first ever Re-call..
	() Thanks

5th September 2011, 20:15	#9
sad:) BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 45 Times	Re: Power Steering Recall for '11 Lineas? Yes..i also own a punto emotion brought on May 6th 2011 (manufactured March 2011) from Concorde Motors. I got to know from the service personnel that they have observed same steering hose failure in a particular range of chassis numbers (6 failed cases out of 600). So fiat decided to replace this hose pipe for all the 600 puntos. I ws informed that in such a failure the steering fulid leaks out and the steering gets very hard. I hope this is the only reason..I was informed that it takes half a day to replace this hose...I did not notice any difference after replacement.
	() Thanks