Vehicle recall R/2002/081

SEAT Arosa recall: Brake vacuum supply pipe concern

DVSA recall R/2002/081 names the SEAT Arosa. It was launched 6 July 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/081
Launched: 6 July 2002
Issued by: SEAT
Manufacturer reference: 47S1
Vehicles: 7,113 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On Arosa vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses its function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a failure of the brake system

The fix

The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
SEAT Arosa	not recorded	7,113

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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