Vehicle recall R/2006/191

Caterham Seven recall: Suspension may collapse

DVSA recall R/2006/191 names the Caterham Seven. It was launched 27 October 2006. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/191
Launched: 27 October 2006
Issued by: CATERHAM CARS
Vehicles: 38 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There have been a few incidents of welds failing on the rear suspension during race application only that in the most serious case will lead to the suspension collapsing.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either replace the affected part or reinforce it with a bracket.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Caterham Seven (SUPER 7)	not recorded	38

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Other recalls for these models

R/2007/115 Steering may fail 25 July 2007, Caterham Seven
R/2010/011 Possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment 10 March 2010, Caterham Seven
R/2016/006 Throttle may stick when engine is hot 20 January 2016, Caterham Seven

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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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