SEAT Marbella Recall R/1995/006: Possible Short Circuit/fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Apr 1995
- Launched
- 1,200
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/006
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Marbella vehicles built between 1 March 1993 and 31 December 1993. The wiring loom from the ignition coil to the ECU may chafe on a cylinder head bolt. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of brackets and cable ties to secure the wiring loom clear of the cylinder head bolt in question. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring loom from the ignition coil to the ECU may chafe on a cylinder head bolt. This could eventually result in an electrical short circuit and/or fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT/FIRE RISK Defect: The wiring loom from the ignition coil to the ECU may chafe on a cylinder head bolt. This could eventually result in an electrical short circuit and/or fire risk. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of brackets and cable ties to secure the wiring loom clear of the cylinder head bolt in question.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible short circuit/fire risk.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of brackets and cable ties to secure the wiring loom clear of the cylinder head bolt in question.
Are You Affected?
Marbella built between 1 March 1993 and 31 December 1993 may be included. SEAT estimates 1,200 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/1995/006. 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/1994/018 on 20 Jun 1994, for leakage from fuel filler pipe. The one launched after it was R/1996/010 on 25 Apr 1996, for seizure of cooling fan motor. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/006, launched 26 April 1995. 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.