Caterham Super 7 Recall R/2007/115: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/115
- DVSA reference
Caterham recalled Super 7 vehicles built between 1 March 2007 and 30 April 2007. The steering column universal joint may fail which will lead to the loss of directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit quality assured components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column universal joint may fail which will lead to the loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: The steering column universal joint may fail which will lead to the loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit quality assured components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the loss of directional control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit quality assured components.
Are You Affected?
Super 7 built between 1 March 2007 and 30 April 2007 may be included. Caterham estimates 16 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/2007/115. 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 7Suspension may collapse | Book soon | R/2006/191 | |
| S3, SVPossibility of loss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/154 |
This is one of 8 Caterham recalls in DVSA’s data. The Caterham recall launched before it was R/2006/191 on 27 Oct 2006, for suspension may collapse. The one launched after it was R/2010/011 on 10 Mar 2010, for possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment. You can also see every Caterham recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/115, launched 25 July 2007. 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.