Seat Altea: Starter Motor May Malfunction And Overheat
Recall Summary SEAT is recalling approximately 7,772 Altea, Alhambra, Ibiza, and Leon vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start systems because the starter motor's solenoid switch spring may be bent or broken, causing the motor to stay permanently activated. This can cause the starter motor to overheat and potentially damage the vehicle or cause a fire. SEAT will replace the solenoid switch in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- SEAT
- Product
- Vehicles: SEAT ALTEA, SEAT ALHAMBRA, SEAT IBIZA, SEAT LEON. Units affected: 7,772
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-03-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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