SEAT Ateca recall: Rear wheel bearing housings may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ateca | 24 Aug 2017 | 29 Aug 2017 | 4 |
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 17 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.