Recall number R/2018/060

There are 1943 SEAT vehicles affected by the recall R/2018/060.

This recall was issued on March 7th, 2018 and all the details of this SEAT recall (R/2018/060 - STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/2018/060

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-03-07

Reason for concern

STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT

Reason for recall

On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local SEAT dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official SEAT service.

SEAT Reference ID

27F7

Number of affected SEAT cars

1943

SEAT vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
ALHAMBRA	VSSZZZ7NZBV510693 to VSSZZZ7NZBV513804	2011-03-01 to 2011-11-30
ALTEA	VSSZZZ5PZBR033722 to VSSZZZ5PZBR041893	2011-03-01 to 2011-11-30
IBIZA	VSSZZZ6JZBR153630 to VSSZZZ6JZBR194099	2011-03-01 to 2011-11-30
LEON	VSSZZZ1PZBR062551 to VSSZZZ1PZBR078883	2011-03-01 to 2011-11-30

Others recall actions for SEAT

Currently there are 20 models of vehicles manufactured by SEAT that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from SEAT.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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