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Seat - Starter motor may malfunction and overheat
Official notice
7 Mar 2018
Last checked
7 Mar 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Seat - Starter motor may malfunction and overheat. Starter motor may malfunction and overheat Published 2018-03-07.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Units affected
1,943
Recall number
R-2018-060
Official notice
2018-03-07
The hazard
The hazard
Starter motor may malfunction and overheat
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Seat. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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