Optare recall: The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Optare dealer to book the free repair. The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.
The fix
The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo | 18 Feb 2005 | 14 Mar 2019 | 2,575 |
| Solo | 18 Feb 2005 | 14 Mar 2019 | 2,575 |
| Metrocity | 18 Feb 2005 | 14 Mar 2019 | 2,575 |
| Versa | 18 Feb 2005 | 14 Mar 2019 | 2,575 |
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 26 April 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.