SEAT Arosa Recall R/2002/081: Brake Vacuum Supply Pipe Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 7,113
- vehicles in the UK
- 47S1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Arosa vehicles. On Arosa vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. The dealer will check the fitted vacuum pipes and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Arosa vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses its function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a failure of the brake system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN Defect: On Arosa vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses its function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a failure of the brake system Remedy: The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake vacuum supply pipe concern.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fitted vacuum pipes and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Arosa may be included. SEAT estimates 7,113 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 campaign code 47S1 or the DVSA reference R/2002/081. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupra Formentor, Cupra LeonOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/026 | |
| Cupra FormentorThe input rod bolt connection between the electronic brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose | Urgent | R/2021/322 | |
| IbizaThe engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose | Urgent | R/2020/090 | |
| LeonThe inlet camshaft adjuster pulley is liable to break | Urgent | R/2019/262 | |
| Arona, IbizaThe adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase | Urgent | R/2019/039 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2002/032 on 23 May 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/046 on 23 Jul 2002, for windscreen wiper motor may fail. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/081, launched 6 July 2002. 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.