SEAT Inca Recall R/2003/110: Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe May Crack And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jul 2003
- Launched
- 373
- vehicles in the UK
- 47S2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Inca vehicles built between 1 November 2002 and 31 January 2003. The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK Defect: The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. Remedy: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Inca built between 1 November 2002 and 31 January 2003 may be included. SEAT estimates 373 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 47S2 or the DVSA reference R/2003/110. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordoba, Ibiza, Inca, Leon and 2 moreTension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo | Urgent | R/2004/202 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2002/046 on 23 Jul 2002, for windscreen wiper motor may fail. The one launched after it was R/2004/202 on 2 Feb 2005, for tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/110, launched 28 July 2003. 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.