Swift recall: The battery metal clamping bar may come into contact with the terminals creating a short circuit
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The leisure battery clamping bar may contact the battery terminals and cause a short circuit
- What to do
- Contact a Swift dealer to book the free repair. Replace the metal clamping bar with two webbing retainer straps
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The leisure battery clamping bar may contact the battery terminals and cause a short circuit
The fix
Replace the metal clamping bar with two webbing retainer straps
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIO | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Esprit | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Hi-style | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Toscane | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Tempo | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Select | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Escape | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Mondial | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Bessacarr | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
| Rhythm | 1 Sep 2007 | 18 Sep 2018 | 3,532 |
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 23 May 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.