Caterham Super 7 Recall R/2010/011: Possible Rear Hub And Brake Caliper Detachment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 160
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/011
- DVSA reference
Caterham recalled Super 7 vehicles built between 1 October 2009 and 31 January 2010. A due to the failure of a mounting bolt/s a rear hub and brake caliper could detach. The dealer will replace the subject bolts with ones which have been quality assured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A due to the failure of a mounting bolt/s a rear hub and brake caliper could detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE REAR HUB AND BRAKE CALIPER DETACHMENT Defect: It has been identified that a due to the failure of a mounting bolt/s a rear hub and brake caliper could detach. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts replaced with ones which have been quality assured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject bolts with ones which have been quality assured.
Are You Affected?
Super 7 built between 1 October 2009 and 31 January 2010 may be included. Caterham estimates 160 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/2010/011. 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 7Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2007/115 | |
| Super 7Suspension may collapse | Book soon | R/2006/191 | |
| SVBraking may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/136 | |
| S3, SVRear brake may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2011/164 |
This is one of 8 Caterham recalls in DVSA’s data. The Caterham recall launched before it was R/2007/115 on 25 Jul 2007, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/164 on 8 Dec 2011, for rear brake may not perform correctly. You can also see every Caterham recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/011, launched 10 March 2010. 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.