Swift recall: Solar panel may become detached whilst driving
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Potential for solar panel to become detached from the vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Swift dealer to book the free repair. Inspect and if the problem is evident the panel will need to be resealed.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Potential for solar panel to become detached from the vehicle.
The fix
Inspect and if the problem is evident the panel will need to be resealed.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Voyager | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Hi-style | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Searcher | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Champagne | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Vogue | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Coastline Design | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Celebration | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Spirit | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Kontiki | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
| Bessacarr | 12 Sep 2017 | 25 Oct 2017 | 185 |
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 21 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.