SEAT Toledo Recall R/1996/010: Seizure Of Cooling Fan Motor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Apr 1996
- Launched
- 1,509
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/010
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Toledo vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1995. The bearing on the engine cooling fan may seize resulting in an electrical overload with potential fire risk. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a cooling fan which incorporates a modified bearing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bearing on the engine cooling fan may seize resulting in an electrical overload with potential fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEIZURE OF COOLING FAN MOTOR Defect: The bearing on the engine cooling fan may seize resulting in an electrical overload with potential fire risk. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a cooling fan which incorporates a modified bearing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an electrical overload with potential fire risk.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of a cooling fan which incorporates a modified bearing.
Are You Affected?
Toledo built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1995 may be included. SEAT estimates 1,509 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/1996/010. 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/1995/006 on 26 Apr 1995, for possible short circuit/fire risk. The one launched after it was R/1996/011 on 25 Apr 1996, for insecurity of fan blade. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/010, launched 25 April 1996. 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.