Caterham SV Recall R/2012/136: Braking May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 103
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/136
- DVSA reference
Caterham recalled SV vehicles built between 19 January 2011 and 22 June 2012. The rear brake line on top of the de Dion tube impacts on differential carrier securing bolts when suspension is at full travel. The dealer will fit differently routed brake line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake line on top of the de Dion tube impacts on differential carrier securing bolts when suspension is at full travel. The concern was initially identified when investigating feedback from race car drivers on the de Dion tube hitting the differential carrier bolts. There have been no reported brake line failures to date from the field or during internal testing. Rear brake line may become crushed and eventually fail thus affecting rear brake operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The rear brake line on top of the de Dion tube impacts on differential carrier securing bolts when suspension is at full travel. The concern was initially identified when investigating feedback from race car drivers on the de Dion tube hitting the differential carrier bolts. There have been no reported brake line failures to date from the field or during internal testing. Rear brake line may become crushed and eventually fail thus affecting rear brake operation. Remedy: Fit differently routed brake line.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking may be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will fit differently routed brake line.
Are You Affected?
SV built between 19 January 2011 and 22 June 2012 may be included. Caterham estimates 103 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/2012/136. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSR, S3, SVThrottle pedal may detach | Book soon | R/2014/062 | |
| S3, SVPossibility of loss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/154 | |
| S3, SVRear brake may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2011/164 | |
| Super 7Possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment | Urgent | R/2010/011 | |
| Super 7Suspension may collapse | Book soon | R/2006/191 |
This is one of 8 Caterham recalls in DVSA’s data. The Caterham recall launched before it was R/2011/164 on 8 Dec 2011, for rear brake may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/154 on 23 Dec 2013, for possibility of loss of steering. You can also see every Caterham recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/136, launched 4 December 2012. 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.