Caterham S3, SV Recall R/2013/154: Possibility Of Loss Of Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/154
- DVSA reference
Caterham recalled S3, SV vehicles built between 18 June 2013 and 10 October 2013. Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. As a result one or more of the heads on the 4 steering rack securing bolts may fracture due to embrittlement. This may present itself to the owner visually by missing bolt head/s and/or bolts from the steering rack securing brackets. This may lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF STEERING Defect: Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. As a result one or more of the heads on the 4 steering rack securing bolts may fracture due to embrittlement. This may present itself to the owner visually by missing bolt head/s and/or bolts from the steering rack securing brackets. This may lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers.
Are You Affected?
S3, SV built between 18 June 2013 and 10 October 2013 may be included. Caterham estimates 30 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/2013/154. 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 | |
| SVBraking may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/136 | |
| S3, SVRear brake may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2011/164 | |
| Super 7Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2007/115 |
This is one of 8 Caterham recalls in DVSA’s data. The Caterham recall launched before it was R/2012/136 on 4 Dec 2012, for braking may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2014/062 on 16 Jun 2014, for throttle pedal may detach. You can also see every Caterham recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/154, launched 23 December 2013. 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.