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Caterham S3 recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Caterham S3 since 2011, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 411 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Caterham S3 recalls, newest first

  1. CSR, S3, 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

  2. S3, 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

  3. S3, 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 26 Jun 2011 to 25 Nov 2011

Other Caterham models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.