Seat Alhambra: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail

Recall Summary Certain SEAT Alhambra vehicles may have side airbag gas generator canisters that can fail during deployment, potentially causing the canister to explode and release metal parts that could injure occupants. The recall affects 35 vehicles manufactured during a specific period in the United Kingdom. Affected vehicles will have their side airbags inspected and replaced if necessary based on manufacture dates.

Recalling firm

SEAT

Product

Vehicles: SEAT ALHAMBRA. Units affected: 35

Reason

For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-04-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/346144f2-57d7-4044-b327-6ce2297c7114