SEAT Alhambra Recall R/1998/107: Potential Failure Of Battery Charging Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jan 1999
- Launched
- 113
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/107
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles built between 1 August 1996 and 28 February 1998. The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector. The dealer will fit new wiring loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL FAILURE OF BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT Defect: The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit new wiring loom.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential failure of battery charging circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new wiring loom.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra built between 1 August 1996 and 28 February 1998 may be included. SEAT estimates 113 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/1998/107. 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/1996/112 on 5 Feb 1997, for overheating of brake pads. The one launched after it was R/2002/032 on 23 May 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 1999.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/107, launched 15 January 1999. 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.