Vehicle recall R/2007/186

Proton Savvy recall: Wheel may detach

DVSA recall R/2007/186 names the Proton Savvy. It was launched 7 March 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/186
Launched: 7 March 2008
Issued by: PROTON
Vehicles: 2,600 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear wheel bearings may fail causing axle spindle breakage. In extreme circumstances the wheel may become detached.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles to improve manufacture and assembly of rear wheel hub.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Proton Savvy	not recorded	2,600

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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