Ridex recall: Asbetos in gaskets
- What's wrong
- For affected engine gaskets these contain certain asbestos fibers (chrysotile asbestos also known as white asbestos) and thus do not comply with the legal requirements.
- What to do
- Contact a Ridex dealer to book the free repair. Consumers users and customers will be informed of the product risk. This action is to remove the products by withdrawing them from the supply chain and destroying them. In addition…
What’s wrong
For affected engine gaskets these contain certain asbestos fibers (chrysotile asbestos also known as white asbestos) and thus do not comply with the legal requirements.
The fix
Consumers users and customers will be informed of the product risk. This action is to remove the products by withdrawing them from the supply chain and destroying them. In addition conspicuous and permanent labelling will be used on motor vehicles in which the affected products are installed.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Exhaust Manifold Gasket | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | 934 |
| 42 Inlet Manifold Gasket | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 43 Intake Manifold Gasket Set | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 318 Cylinder Head Gasket | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 319 Cylinder Head Gasket Set | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 321 Valve Cover Gasket | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 455 Oil Pan Gasket | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 560 Seal Kit (Motor) | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
| 979 Gasket Set Cylinder Head Cover | 1 Jan 2019 | 31 Jan 2026 | – |
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 14 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.