Caterham Cars S3: Rear Brake May Not Perform Correctly
Recall Summary Caterham Cars is recalling 468 S3 and SV vehicles because the rear brake calipers may stick during operation, which could affect braking or handling performance. The company will replace the rear brake calipers with alternative units.
- Recalling firm
- CATERHAM CARS
- Product
- Vehicles: CATERHAM CARS S3, CATERHAM CARS SV. Units affected: 468
- Reason
- It has been identified that the pistons in the rear brake calliper may become sticky in operation after application of the footbrake or parking brake. This in extreme conditions could have an affect on the vehicles braking or handling performance. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of an alternative brake calliper.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-12-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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