Seat Formentor: In Some Vehiclesthe Fuse In The High-voltage System Has Been Produced In Part With An Insufficient Amount Of Extinguishing Sand

Certain SEAT Formentor, Leon, and Tarraco vehicles contain a high-voltage system fuse that was made with insufficient extinguishing sand, affecting 7,041 units. The defect could potentially pose a safety risk related to the high-voltage battery system. SEAT will address this by installing an insulating mat above the high-voltage battery switching unit in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
SEAT
Product
Vehicles: SEAT FORMENTOR, SEAT LEON, SEAT TARRACO. Units affected: 7,041
Reason
In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand. Remedy: An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2022-04-07
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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