Seddon Atkinson M518260csd: Wiring Loom May Become Overheated
Recall Summary Seddon Atkinson is recalling approximately 12,105 vehicles because the heater control may leak coolant onto a nearby wiring loom and electrical connector, potentially causing a short circuit and overheating. Affected vehicles include multiple M5, R5, S5, and N5 series models. Dealers will inspect the heater control and replace it if leakage is found.
- Recalling firm
- SEDDON ATKINSON
- Product
- Vehicles: SEDDON ATKINSON M518260CSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526275NDD, SEDDON ATKINSON R518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON R518250NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON R526275NDD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526275NMS, SEDDON ATKINSON M526260CMS, SEDDON ATKINSON N518260CSD, SEDDON ATKINSON R526260CDD, SEDDON ATKINSON M526260CDD, SEDDON ATKINSON S518240NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON S518275NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON R518275NSD, SEDDON ATKINSON M523260CML. Units affected: 12,105
- Reason
- The heater control may leak coolant onto an adjacent wiring loom and into an electrical connector. This could result a possible short circuit and consequently overheating of the connector. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and inspect the heater cock. Should signs of leakage be detected the heater cock will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2004-10-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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