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🧸 Product ES BG DE FI GR LU THE NETHERLANDS PT SE SI March 23, 2018

SEAT — Various models

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position.
Origin
Spain
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2988 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A small metal spring inside the car’s starter relay may not sit right. This can cause a fire risk.

What's happening? Cars from certain models may have this spring out of place. This could lead to overheating or sparks.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these car models in the listed countries, your car may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic to check the starter relay.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. · Origin: Spain

First published
March 23, 2018
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/305623

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SEAT — Various models. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. · Origin: Spain
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 23, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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