Vehicle recall R/2016/006

Caterham Seven recall: Throttle may stick when engine is hot

DVSA recall R/2016/006 names the Caterham Seven. It was launched 20 January 2016. It covers vehicles built 3 June 2013 to 27 June 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/006
Launched: 20 January 2016
Issued by: CATERHAM CARS
Manufacturer reference: 201601TB620
Vehicles: 41 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to an overlap in manufacturing tolerance the throttle body butterfly may not return when the throttle pedal is released. As a result engine speed may not fall as expected.

The fix

Replace throttle body on affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Caterham Seven (SEVEN 620R)	3 June 2013 to 27 June 2015	41

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Other recalls for these models

R/2010/011 Possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment 10 March 2010, Caterham Seven
R/2007/115 Steering may fail 25 July 2007, Caterham Seven
R/2006/191 Suspension may collapse 27 October 2006, 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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