SEAT Alhambra Recall R/1996/112: Overheating Of Brake Pads, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 1997
- Launched
- 463
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/112
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles. The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. This could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OVERHEATING OF BRAKE PADS Defect: The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. This could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra may be included. SEAT estimates 463 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/1996/112. 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/1996/011 on 25 Apr 1996, for insecurity of fan blade. The one launched after it was R/1998/107 on 15 Jan 1999, for potential failure of battery charging circuit. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/112, launched 5 February 1997. 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.