Vehicle recall 1 October 2020

Holder recall: Vehicles may accelerate unexpectedly during operation

Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled

What's wrong: The affected vehicles may accelerate unexpectedly during operation. The Power Take Off on some affected vehicles may unintentionally start on starting the engine of the vehicle. In each case the defect occurs only in limited circumstances depending on the vehicle settings chosen by the user
What to do: Contact a Holder dealer to book the free repair. Warn operators issuing a letter and vehicle safety notice to be affixed to the vehicle. Potential structural solutions continue to be assessed.

Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Check your reg on DVSA ↗

What’s wrong

The affected vehicles may accelerate unexpectedly during operation. The Power Take Off on some affected vehicles may unintentionally start on starting the engine of the vehicle. In each case the defect occurs only in limited circumstances depending on the vehicle settings chosen by the user

The fix

Warn operators issuing a letter and vehicle safety notice to be affixed to the vehicle. Potential structural solutions continue to be assessed.

Vehicles affected

Model	Built from	Built to	Vehicles
C 250 multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
C 70 SC multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
M 480 multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
B 250 multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
C860	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
C 230 SummerPark	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
C 270 multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
MUVOEU6	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15
C 65 SC multi-functional vehicle	1 Jan 1994	31 Jul 2020	15

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 1 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.