SEAT recall: Manual child lock may disengage without warning
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 25 Nov 2015 | 14 Apr 2016 | 1,334 |
| Ibiza | 25 Nov 2015 | 14 Apr 2016 | 1,334 |
| Toledo | 25 Nov 2015 | 14 Apr 2016 | 1,334 |
| Mii | 25 Nov 2015 | 14 Apr 2016 | 1,334 |
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 5 August 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.