Caterham Super 7 Recall R/2006/191: Suspension May Collapse, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2006
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/191
- DVSA reference
Caterham recalled Super 7 vehicles. There have been a few incidents of welds failing on the rear suspension during race application only that in the worst case will lead to the suspension collapsing. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either replace the affected part or reinforce it with a bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There have been a few incidents of welds failing on the rear suspension during race application only that in the worst case will lead to the suspension collapsing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE Defect: There have been a few incidents of welds failing on the rear suspension during race application only that in the worst case will lead to the suspension collapsing. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either replace the affected part or reinforce it with a bracket.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the suspension collapsing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to either replace the affected part or reinforce it with a bracket.
Are You Affected?
Super 7 may be included. Caterham estimates 38 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Caterham, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Caterham.
- Book with any franchised Caterham dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2006/191. See how to get a Caterham recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super 7Possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment | Urgent | R/2010/011 | |
| Super 7Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2007/115 | |
| CSR, S3, SVThrottle pedal may detach | Book soon | R/2014/062 | |
| SVBraking may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/136 |
This is one of 8 Caterham recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2007/115 on 25 Jul 2007, for steering may fail. You can also see every Caterham recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/191, launched 27 October 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.