Fiat Fuel filter design fault

Vera de Van
Vera de Van Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited June 2018 in Motorhomes #1

On our first trip out of the season on arrival at our destination we noticed a diesel leak. The engine was dripping and it had sprayed down under the van into the suspension. The AA confirmed it was a common fault with Fiat motorhomes and they couldn't do a roadside repair. Fortunately our son in law is a bit of a mechanic and we were able to replace the rubber ring in the unit and stop any further leakage. The ring is a gasket but there is no retainer in the lid so, over time, it goes soft and squeazes out causing fuel leakage.

We have since discovered this is quite common and a design fault. It could also be dangerous. VOSA is trying to have the part recalled by Fiat but they can only do this if they have a body of evidence. If any other members have experienced this same part failure they are being encouraged to report it to VOSA at the foillowing address: Andrew.Tudor@vosa.gsi.uk 

 

 

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  • Vera de Van
    Vera de Van Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited June 2018 #2

    Further to the above, I have since discovered the contact is no longer available so reports should be directed to: enquiries@dvsa.gov.uk

     

  • Randomcamper
    Randomcamper Club Member Posts: 1,062 ✭✭
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    edited June 2018 #3

    This fault is legendary and infamous with the Fiat Fuel filter.

    If you do a Google Search you will find enough to read to last you the next 30 years.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited June 2018 #4

    ISTR this issue getting an airing on the Forum a few years back.

  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited June 2018 #5

    The word Fiat,  in the terms of initialisms has been often referred to as " Fix It Again Tony "    by those with on-going problems with that marque. 

    K wink

  • Randomcamper
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    edited June 2018 #6

    Yawn.......

    I think the moderators should impose a limit on the number of times the same old joke can be trotted out on CT.......undecided

  • Unknown
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    edited June 2018 #7
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  • JVB66
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    edited June 2018 #8

    A bit like "Land Rovers make a mechanic out of all the owners"wink

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