Caterham Cars Sv: Possibility Of Loss Of Steering

Caterham Cars SV Recall Summary Caterham Cars is recalling 60 SV and S3 model vehicles because the steering rack mounting bolts may be incorrect and prone to breaking. If the bolts fracture, owners may notice missing bolt heads or experience reduced steering control or complete loss of steering. The remedy involves replacing all four steering rack bolts along with their associated nuts and washers.

Recalling firm

CATERHAM CARS

Product

Vehicles: CATERHAM CARS SV, CATERHAM CARS S3. Units affected: 60

Reason

Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. As a result one or more of the heads on the 4 steering rack securing bolts may fracture due to embrittlement. This may present itself to the owner visually by missing bolt head/s and/or bolts from the steering rack securing brackets. This may lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2013-12-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/76840a6b-081e-4fb2-9c20-6b45efd3890d