Caterham recalls
DVSA has published 12 safety recalls for Caterham since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. The latest was 20 Jan 2016. Models with the most campaigns: Sv, S3, Super 7, Seven 620r, Csr.
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SEVEN 620R · throttle may stick when engine is hot
20 Jan 2016 · R/2016/006
Due to an overlap in manufacturing tolerance the throttle body butterfly may not return when the throttle pedal is released. As a result engine speed may not fall as expected.
Fix: Replace throttle body on affected vehicles.
41 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2013 to 27 Jun 2015
SV · throttle pedal may detach
16 Jun 2014 · R/2014/062
There is a small possibility that the throttle pedal securing bolt may work loose. This can only occur if as a minimum the securing bolt is not tightened sufficiently to completely flatten the spring washer. The bolt may work free during pedal operation. This will result in the throttle pedal coming free from its chassis anchor point causing an inability to operate the throttle pedal and an immediate reduction in engine speed.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check that the throttle pedal Cable Post is not in contact with the head of the throttle pedal securing bolt ensure that the bolt is tightened to 25Nm and that the throttle pedal is free to operate to the full extent of its travel in both directions.
147 vehicles · built 1 May 2013 to 30 Apr 2014
S3 · throttle pedal may detach
16 Jun 2014 · R/2014/062
There is a small possibility that the throttle pedal securing bolt may work loose. This can only occur if as a minimum the securing bolt is not tightened sufficiently to completely flatten the spring washer. The bolt may work free during pedal operation. This will result in the throttle pedal coming free from its chassis anchor point causing an inability to operate the throttle pedal and an immediate reduction in engine speed.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check that the throttle pedal Cable Post is not in contact with the head of the throttle pedal securing bolt ensure that the bolt is tightened to 25Nm and that the throttle pedal is free to operate to the full extent of its travel in both directions.
147 vehicles · built 1 May 2013 to 30 Apr 2014
CSR · throttle pedal may detach
16 Jun 2014 · R/2014/062
There is a small possibility that the throttle pedal securing bolt may work loose. This can only occur if as a minimum the securing bolt is not tightened sufficiently to completely flatten the spring washer. The bolt may work free during pedal operation. This will result in the throttle pedal coming free from its chassis anchor point causing an inability to operate the throttle pedal and an immediate reduction in engine speed.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check that the throttle pedal Cable Post is not in contact with the head of the throttle pedal securing bolt ensure that the bolt is tightened to 25Nm and that the throttle pedal is free to operate to the full extent of its travel in both directions.
147 vehicles · built 1 May 2013 to 30 Apr 2014
SV · possibility of loss of steering
23 Dec 2013 · R/2013/154
Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. As a result one or more of the heads on the 4 steering rack securing bolts may fracture due to embrittlement. This may present itself to the owner visually by missing bolt head/s and/or bolts from the steering rack securing brackets. This may lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers.
30 vehicles · built 18 Jun 2013 to 10 Oct 2013
S3 · possibility of loss of steering
23 Dec 2013 · R/2013/154
Incorrect steering rack mounting bolts may have been fitted. As a result one or more of the heads on the 4 steering rack securing bolts may fracture due to embrittlement. This may present itself to the owner visually by missing bolt head/s and/or bolts from the steering rack securing brackets. This may lead to reduced steering control and ultimately loss of steering if all bolts were to fracture.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replacement all 4 steering rack securing bolts and associated Nyloc nuts and washers.
30 vehicles · built 18 Jun 2013 to 10 Oct 2013
SV · braking may be reduced
4 Dec 2012 · R/2012/136
The rear brake line on top of the de Dion tube impacts on differential carrier securing bolts when suspension is at full travel. The concern was initially identified when investigating feedback from race car drivers on the de Dion tube hitting the differential carrier bolts. There have been no reported brake line failures to date from the field or during internal testing. Rear brake line may become crushed and eventually fail thus affecting rear brake operation.
Fix: Fit differently routed brake line.
103 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2011 to 22 Jun 2012
S3 · rear brake may not perform correctly
8 Dec 2011 · R/2011/164
It has been identified that the pistons in the rear brake calliper may become sticky in operation after application of the footbrake or parking brake. This in extreme conditions could have an affect on the vehicles braking or handling performance.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of an alternative brake calliper.
234 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2011 to 25 Nov 2011
SV · rear brake may not perform correctly
8 Dec 2011 · R/2011/164
It has been identified that the pistons in the rear brake calliper may become sticky in operation after application of the footbrake or parking brake. This in extreme conditions could have an affect on the vehicles braking or handling performance.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the fitment of an alternative brake calliper.
234 vehicles · built 27 Jun 2011 to 25 Nov 2011
SUPER 7 · possible rear hub and brake caliper detachment
10 Mar 2010 · R/2010/011
It has been identified that a due to the failure of a mounting bolt/s a rear hub and brake caliper could detach.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts replaced with ones which have been quality assured.
160 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2009 to 31 Jan 2010
SUPER 7 · steering may fail
25 Jul 2007 · R/2007/115
The steering column universal joint may fail which will lead to the loss of directional control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit quality assured components.
16 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2007 to 30 Apr 2007
SUPER 7 · suspension may collapse
27 Oct 2006 · R/2006/191
There have been a few incidents of welds failing on the rear suspension during race application only that in the worst case will lead to the suspension collapsing.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either replace the affected part or reinforce it with a bracket.
38 vehicles
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.