SEAT Leon and Formentor recall: The wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
The fix
The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 28 Apr 2020 | 1 Mar 2021 | 10,145 |
| Leon | 1 Mar 2021 | 17 Jun 2021 | 10,145 |
| Formentor | 28 Nov 2020 | 23 Feb 2021 | 10,145 |
| Formentor | 3 Mar 2021 | 18 Jun 2021 | 10,145 |
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 June 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.