Recalls: Fiat Ritmo
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Fiat Ritmo
No recall information is available for the Fiat Ritmo. To search for recalls of Fiat models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Fiat.
Problems and faults: Fiat Ritmo
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Fiat Ritmo 1.9 MultiJet Diesel: ‘oil exhausted’ warning
For Fiat Ritmo models with 1.9-litre MultiJet diesel engines, the ‘oil exhausted’ dashboard warning light may illuminate because the oil has degraded due to diesel fuel in the sump. This occurs because the diesel particulate filter (DPF) is purged by injecting extra fuel into the combustion chamber to increase the temperature of the gases flowing through the exhaust (and burn the particulates). If the sump level rises significantly, the engine will start running on its sump oil and, if it cannot be stalled against the brakes, it will over-rev and blow up. Hence, the oil should be changed and the DPF regenerated as soon as possible.
