SEAT Toledo Recall R/1993/026: Possible Brake Pipe Chafing On Certain Models, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jun 1993
- Launched
- 800
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/026
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Toledo vehicles built between 1 August 1991 and 30 November 1992. The steel brake pipe from the master cylinder to the ABS valve block may chafe on the air cleaner hose. The dealer will replace where chafing has taken place the brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steel brake pipe from the master cylinder to the ABS valve block may chafe on the air cleaner hose. This could result in failure of the pipe with loss of braking on one circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE BRAKE PIPE CHAFING ON CERTAIN MODELS Defect: The steel brake pipe from the master cylinder to the ABS valve block may chafe on the air cleaner hose. This could result in failure of the pipe with loss of braking on one circuit. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles shorten and re-route the air cleaner hose to avoid possible contact with the brake pipe. Where chafing has taken place the brake pipe will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the pipe with loss of braking on one circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where chafing has taken place the brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
Toledo built between 1 August 1991 and 30 November 1992 may be included. SEAT estimates 800 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SEAT, 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 SEAT.
- Book with any franchised SEAT dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/026. See how to get a SEAT recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/1992/073 on 25 Jan 1993, for aBS wiring modification. The one launched after it was R/1994/018 on 20 Jun 1994, for leakage from fuel filler pipe. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/026, launched 22 June 1993. 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.