SEAT LEON UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2024/160 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

69GH

Defect

On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/294 (43)

Manufacturer Reference

10J3

Defect

In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.?

Remedy

The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/273 (221)

Manufacturer Reference

69EC

Defect

In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.?

Remedy

Inspect the driver?s airbag and replace it if necessary.?

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/185 (10145)

Manufacturer Reference

69DQ

Defect

There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

Remedy

The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/185 (10145)

Manufacturer Reference

69DQ

Defect

There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

Remedy

The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/088 (2347)

Manufacturer Reference

93N9

Defect

In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.

Remedy

An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/076 (2309)

Manufacturer Reference

10H7

Defect

In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

Remedy

The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/407 (5)

Manufacturer Reference

40R8

Defect

It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque

Remedy

The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/324 (346)

Manufacturer Reference

69CU

Defect

The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.

Remedy

Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/356 (23732)

Manufacturer Reference

94M1

Defect

In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise

Remedy

Reprogram the on-board network control unit

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/262 (1383)

Manufacturer Reference

15H1

Defect

The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.

Remedy

The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/157 (50)

Manufacturer Reference

69Z1

Defect

Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.

Remedy

Replace the drivers front air bag.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/060 (1943)

Manufacturer Reference

27F7

Defect

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/216 (9703)

Manufacturer Reference

45G5

Defect

On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.

Remedy

On affected vehicles install new software.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/180 (1334)

Manufacturer Reference

58D1

Defect

The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2011/168 (65)

Manufacturer Reference

23k6

Defect

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Remedy

Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/111 (52)

Manufacturer Reference

35B2

Defect

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/033 (1477)

Manufacturer Reference

13S2

Defect

The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/212 (5492)

Manufacturer Reference

20S3

Defect

It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/202 (26886)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/032 (1412)

Manufacturer Reference

45S1

Defect

There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/032 (1412)

Manufacturer Reference

45S1

Defect

There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.