Vehiclesburns, fire

Passenger car (Cupra) · Ateca, Formentor, Leon

The engine covers installed could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot…

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Date
2022-04-22
Country
Germany
Brand
Cupra
Product
Passenger car
Classification
burns, fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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