Fautras Oblics recall: The wheel bolts may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and incompatible wheel bolts may have been used
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The wheel bolts may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and incompatible wheel bolts may have been used.
- What to do
- Contact a Fautras dealer to book the free repair. The wheel bolts and tightening torque are to be checked and where necessary the wheel bolts are to be replaced with those of the correct specification.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The wheel bolts may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and incompatible wheel bolts may have been used.
The fix
The wheel bolts and tightening torque are to be checked and where necessary the wheel bolts are to be replaced with those of the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oblics | 1 Nov 2021 | 9 Sep 2022 | 6 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 28 November 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.