156 recall

[toffeemandog]

i received a recall notice for the bonnet closing mechanism for all 156,s ..has anybody had this checked out or is it a cunning plan to get us into the showroom ?...has anybody had probs with their bonnet catch?

Well known issue with the slight possiblity of the bonnet flying open if not closed properly. I think the recall is to just lubricate the mechanism...hopefully someone else can confirm.

wrinx

[David C]

yep, it is just to clean & lube the lock and to educate the owner on how to correctly close the bonnet, no parts are changed.

[kurzon]

Yep this has been mentioned before and the correct closure method being dropping the hood from a foot and little above I think . I still cringe everytime I do that

Here is a related thread:
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/showt...ghlight=recall (Recall 147 and 156s)

[toffeemandog]

thanks ..i was not going to bother as the nearest dealer is a pain to get to but, ill book it in after christmas and maybe buy some bits while im there....

[selespeed]

Originally Posted by toffeemandog

...has anybody had probs with their bonnet catch?

I actually know a 147 owner who had this problem almost two years ago. The bonnet opened while he was driving on the motorway at (luckely, only) 80 km/h.

I don't have to tell how nasty this could have ended. In his case he didn't hit anybody else, and the only damage was to his own car: bonnet catch (duh) bonnet, windshield and roof. The car was 1 year old and due to the damage at the roof it was almost a complete write off.

I used to have pictures, but I lost them

[VeloceMitch]

I got the recall notice yesterday. My last one had the opposite of this problem, the mechanism jammed shut, took ages to get the damn thing open. Dropping it makes me cringe as well, goes with a right bang...

[Boris]

Originally Posted by IanM

I got the recall notice yesterday. My last one had the opposite of this problem, the mechanism jammed shut, took ages to get the damn thing open. Dropping it makes me cringe as well, goes with a right bang...

I had exactly the same problem...

[Chris]

A colleagues 156 2.4 oiler had a stuck bonnet recently. The next day saw a 156 on the hard shoulder of the M62 Hull end with a bonnet that had flipped back!

[Boris]

Originally Posted by Chris

A colleagues 156 2.4 oiler had a stuck bonnet recently. The next day saw a 156 on the hard shoulder of the M62 Hull end with a bonnet that had flipped back!

I had problems with it few weeks before official recall (which I never received, despite chasis number of my car is included in recall...) so I am lucky to read this forum and I lubricated it even before reading about offical recal itself.
Also, fortunately, I always drop my bonnet - for me bonet looks to fragile only to push it.

[Ralf S.]

The recommended way to close the 155 bonnet is to drop it shut. Pushing it closed never sounds to me as being too "convincing" anyway.

Ralf S.

[Dave G]

I still haven't had any recall notice yet!!

[Harp]

You can find info' on recalls at

http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/re...ame=Alfa+Romeo

The concerning one is below - anyone has this done?

"Recall: 2 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2003/093
Exact Model:
Description: LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION
VIN: ZAR93200000180021 to ZAR93200000229169, ZAR93200001253019 to ZAR93200001316857
Build Date:
Numbers: 213
Defect: Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.
Action: Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.
Launch Date: 11 August 2003"

[David C]

Originally Posted by Harp

The concerning one is below - anyone has this done?

"Recall: 2 of 3
Recall Ref: R/2003/093
Exact Model:
Description: LOOSENING OF FRONT SUSPENSION
VIN: ZAR93200000180021 to ZAR93200000229169, ZAR93200001253019 to ZAR93200001316857
Build Date:
Numbers: 213
Defect: Gradual loosening of the front suspension may result in noise and deterioration of the suspension and handling characteristics.
Action: Replace the original equipment front suspension reinforcing plates and fasteners with modified components.
Launch Date: 11 August 2003"

That is for GTA's to fit reinforced plates to the antiroll bar mountings.

[FUBAR_MICK]

better get it checked or this could happen!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4042008039.jpg

today i have been lucky!!!!! WILL BET ON LOTTERY THE WEEKEND!!!!!!

[filipharvey]

Crikey! Take it you're ok?

[Hamster]

Hope you are okay fella

[fishy-steve]

[belfast bob]

that is scary.

thanks for the warning

[davieb123]

Originally Posted by toffeemandog

i received a recall notice for the bonnet closing mechanism for all 156,s ..has anybody had this checked out or is it a cunning plan to get us into the showroom ?...has anybody had probs with their bonnet catch?

hi there , yes its happened on my 156 , flew back hit the roof , its had the bonnet catch replaced so hope thats the end of it.

[David C]

Originally Posted by davieb123

its had the bonnet catch replaced so hope thats the end of it.

You still need to maintain it and make sure you use the correct method to close it.

[Sensible]

Had mine done in November 05, when the recall notice came through the post. Took it to my local dealer, and they kept the car for the day.

When I went to pick it up they had done a full check on the whole car, with a list of things they said needed doing, even though I had had it serviced elsewhere.

When I asked what they had done to the bonnet catch they claimed to have fully striped it down, but it looks like they have just smeered grease on it.

[alfa-alex]

Closed this the proper way...........a week later tried to open it ended up being jammed. After managing to free it, the bonnet will now not shut properly just stays on the safety catch.

[fluffysqueek]

bonnet!! please dont swear! lol i had a bad accident due to this and im lucky to be alive! mine flew open as i was doing 80+ on a dual carriageway and wrapped around the roof, i had just bought the car a week before and it happened as i was driving home from a garage who just did a mot on it

[David C]

Originally Posted by alfa-alex

Closed this the proper way...........a week later tried to open it ended up being jammed. After managing to free it, the bonnet will now not shut properly just stays on the safety catch.

Have you actually checked to make sure all the catches move freely and spring back on their own?