Possible risk of fire and loss of power assisted steering
ALFA ROMEO announced a problem with the 147 GTA, 156 GTA and 2.5 V6 affecting a total of 1,118 vehicles.
There is a possibility that the high pressure power steering pipe may contact the exhaust downpipe which may result in a risk of fire and loss of power steering assistance. Vehicles built from 03/10/2000 to 03/11/2003 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall affected vehicles, check pipe for contact with exhaust and fit extra retaining bracket to power assisted steering pipe.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
ZAR93700003154099 to ZAR93700003206538 ZAR93700005085818 to ZAR93700005119718 ZAR93200000150070 to ZAR93200000254167
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest ALFA ROMEO dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
