SsangYong (KGM) Rexton Recall R/2007/079: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 3,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/079
- DVSA reference
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Rexton vehicles. A brake pipe may chafe against the cylinder head. The dealer will check the subject brake pipes adjusted for position or replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A brake pipe may chafe against the cylinder head. Should this occur there is a possibility that brake fluid will be lost from one of the two braking circuits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a brake pipe may chafe against the cylinder head. Should this occur there is a possibility that brake fluid will be lost from one of the two braking circuits. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject brake pipes checked adjusted for position or replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject brake pipes adjusted for position or replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Rexton may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 3,000 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SsangYong (KGM), 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 SsangYong (KGM).
- Book with any franchised SsangYong (KGM) dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/079. See how to get a SsangYong (KGM) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actyon, Kyron, RextonLoss of control | Book soon | R/2015/042 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2007/156 on 11 Jan 2008, for driver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/079, launched 18 July 2007. 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.