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  • 06 Feb 2023SEAT CUPRA FORMENTORRef R/2023/047

    There is a possibility that impact sensors for rear airbags have been installed that do not correspond to the documented parts.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that impact sensors for rear airbags have been installed that do not correspond to the documented parts.

    Remedy

    Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the impact sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    69ES
    Build start
    21 Nov 2022
    Build end
    22 Nov 2022
  • 28 Jun 2022SEAT LEONRef R/2022/185

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

    Remedy

    The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    10,145
    OEM ref
    69DQ
    Build start
    28 Apr 2020
    Build end
    01 Mar 2021
  • 28 Jun 2022SEAT FORMENTORRef R/2022/185

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

    Remedy

    The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    10,145
    OEM ref
    69DQ
    Build start
    28 Nov 2020
    Build end
    23 Feb 2021
  • 07 Apr 2022SEAT LEONRef R/2022/088

    IN SOME VEHICLESTHE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN PART WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2,347
    OEM ref
    93N9
    Build start
    19 Dec 2020
    Build end
    21 Oct 2021
  • 07 Apr 2022SEAT TARRACORef R/2022/088

    IN SOME VEHICLESTHE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN PART WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2,347
    OEM ref
    93N9
    Build start
    19 Dec 2020
    Build end
    21 Oct 2021
  • 07 Apr 2022SEAT FORMENTORRef R/2022/088

    IN SOME VEHICLESTHE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN PART WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    Defect

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    2,347
    OEM ref
    93N9
    Build start
    19 Dec 2020
    Build end
    21 Oct 2021
  • 23 Mar 2022SEAT ATECARef R/2022/076

    ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING

    Defect

    In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

    Remedy

    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,309
    OEM ref
    10H7
    Build start
    16 Oct 2020
    Build end
    14 Feb 2022
  • 23 Mar 2022SEAT LEONRef R/2022/076

    ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING

    Defect

    In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

    Remedy

    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,309
    OEM ref
    10H7
    Build start
    16 Oct 2020
    Build end
    14 Feb 2022
  • 23 Mar 2022SEAT FORMENTORRef R/2022/076

    ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING

    Defect

    In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

    Remedy

    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,309
    OEM ref
    10H7
    Build start
    16 Oct 2020
    Build end
    14 Feb 2022
  • 23 Mar 2022SEAT TARRACORef R/2022/076

    ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING

    Defect

    In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

    Remedy

    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,309
    OEM ref
    10H7
    Build start
    16 Oct 2020
    Build end
    14 Feb 2022
  • 10 Nov 2021SEAT LEONRef R/2021/407

    IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR KNUCKLE FASTENING SCREW DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRCT TIGHTENING TORQUE

    Defect

    It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque

    Remedy

    The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    40R8
    Build start
    30 Sept 2020
    Build end
    08 Oct 2020
  • 10 Sept 2021SEAT CUPRA FORMENTORRef R/2021/322

    THE INPUT ROD BOLT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE SERVO AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    47R4
    Build start
    24 Nov 2020
    Build end
    24 Nov 2020
  • 31 Aug 2021SEAT LEONRef R/2021/324

    THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED

    Defect

    The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.

    Remedy

    Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    346
    OEM ref
    69CU
    Build start
    27 Sept 2020
    Build end
    10 Aug 2021
  • 31 Aug 2021SEAT CUPRA FORMENTORRef R/2021/324

    THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED

    Defect

    The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.

    Remedy

    Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    346
    OEM ref
    69CU
    Build start
    27 Sept 2020
    Build end
    10 Aug 2021
  • 09 Dec 2020SEAT CUPRA FORMENTORRef R/2021/009

    THE FRONT ASSIST IS NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The Front Assist is not configured correctly.

    Remedy

    The Front Assist assistants must be activated in all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    91BG
    Build start
    20 Oct 2020
    Build end
    31 Oct 2020
  • 25 Nov 2020SEAT e-MiiRef R/2020/348

    DAMAGED BATTERY CELLS COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO A THERMAIL OVERLOAD

    Defect

    On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.

    Remedy

    Replace the batteries.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    93J4
    Build start
    19 May 2020
    Build end
    19 May 2020
  • 20 Apr 2020SEAT IBIZARef R/2020/113

    THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS

    Defect

    It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.

    Remedy

    The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    81
    OEM ref
    69AU
    Build start
    26 Feb 2020
    Build end
    27 Feb 2020
  • 20 Apr 2020SEAT ARONARef R/2020/113

    THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS

    Defect

    It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.

    Remedy

    The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    81
    OEM ref
    69AU
    Build start
    26 Feb 2020
    Build end
    27 Feb 2020
  • 18 Mar 2020SEAT IBIZARef R/2020/090

    THE ENGINE OIL MAY POSSIBLY REACH THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM HOSE

    Defect

    It is possible that engine oil reaches the brake servo through the vacuum hose from the tandem pump to the brake servo.

    Remedy

    The vacuum line from the tandem pump is replaced. It must also be checked whether other components have come into contact with oil and therefore need to be replaced too.

    Vehicles affected
    860
    OEM ref
    47P9
    Build start
    22 Aug 2019
    Build end
    03 Feb 2020
  • 07 Feb 2020SEAT TARRACORef R/2020/031

    THE FUEL TANK WALLS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT THICKNESS

    Defect

    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.

    Remedy

    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    20BW
    Build start
    10 Oct 2019
    Build end
    11 Oct 2019
  • 05 Dec 2019SEAT ALHAMBRARef R/2019/422

    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    The Airbag Control Unit must be reprogrammed in all affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,634
    OEM ref
    69Z6
    Build start
    21 Apr 2015
    Build end
    11 Dec 2015
  • 14 Oct 2019SEAT LEONRef R/2019/356

    POSSIBLE FAULT IN A TURN SIGNAL

    Defect

    In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise

    Remedy

    Reprogram the on-board network control unit

    Vehicles affected
    23,732
    OEM ref
    94M1
    Build start
    01 Nov 2016
    Build end
    05 Jul 2018
  • 14 Oct 2019SEAT ATECARef R/2019/356

    POSSIBLE FAULT IN A TURN SIGNAL

    Defect

    In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise

    Remedy

    Reprogram the on-board network control unit

    Vehicles affected
    23,732
    OEM ref
    94M1
    Build start
    01 Nov 2016
    Build end
    05 Jul 2018
  • 09 Sept 2019SEAT TARRACORef R/2019/305

    AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS THE ENGINE PRODUCES INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    2,042
    OEM ref
    24EP
    Build start
    26 Sept 2018
    Build end
    07 Jun 2019
  • 09 Sept 2019SEAT ATECARef R/2019/305

    AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS THE ENGINE PRODUCES INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    2,042
    OEM ref
    24EP
    Build start
    26 Sept 2018
    Build end
    07 Jun 2019

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