SEAT Ibiza Recall R/2017/237: Steering Column Uj Pinch Bolt Mat Not Be Tightened To Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Aug 2017
- Launched
- 187
- vehicles in the UK
- 48N7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ibiza vehicles built between 29 May 2017 and 13 July 2017. The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The dealer will check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Under heavy steering loads such as at low speeds movement between UJ and column is possible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN UJ PINCH BOLT MAT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Under heavy steering loads such as at low speeds movement between UJ and column is possible. Remedy: Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column uj pinch bolt mat not be tightened to correct specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Ibiza built between 29 May 2017 and 13 July 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 187 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 48N7 or the DVSA reference R/2017/237. 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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| Arona, IbizaThe bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process | Urgent | R/2020/113 | |
| IbizaThe engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose | Urgent | R/2020/090 | |
| Arona, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation | Urgent | R/2019/157 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2017/216 on 10 Jul 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/304 on 17 Nov 2017, for rear wheel bearing housings may fail. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/237, launched 7 August 2017. 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.