Proton recalls

The cable within the Clock Spring situated in the steering wheel can delimitate and become entangled within the assembly. This can cause a short circuit which can activate the horn or lights without warning and in extreme cases the driver's airbag.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles for the replacement of the Clock Spring and associated wiring.

309 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2004 to 30 Jun 2008

The cable within the Clock Spring situated in the steering wheel can delimitate and become entangled within the assembly. This can cause a short circuit which can activate the horn or lights without warning and in extreme cases the driver's airbag.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles for the replacement of the Clock Spring and associated wiring.

309 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2004 to 30 Jun 2008

The rear wheel bearings may fail causing axle spindle breakage. In extreme circumstances the wheel may become detached.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to improve manufacture and assembly of rear wheel hub.

2,600 vehicles

In certain loaded conditions the vehicle jack may fail causing the vehicle to drop during a wheel change operation.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the existing jack with one of a new design.

4,031 vehicles

In certain loaded conditions the vehicle jack may fail causing the vehicle to drop during a wheel change operation.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the existing jack with one of a new design.

4,031 vehicles

The battery harness may not be sufficiently secured. There is a chance if not noticed during servicing that the insulation of the harness could chaff and expose the wiring. This could then generate sparks and excessive heat within the engine bay.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary fit an extra cable securing band.

1,879 vehicles

The target wheel may give the ECU a false misfire signal. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of engine power and poor driveability.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace target wheel with a rigid target wheel (without damper) and the control unit and keys.

2,984 vehicles

The target wheel may give the ECU a false misfire signal. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of engine power and poor driveability.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace target wheel with a rigid target wheel (without damper) and the control unit and keys.

2,984 vehicles

The front suspension stabiliser bar may break which can adversely affect the driving stability and handling of the car.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement stabiliser bar.

669 vehicles

The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay.

3,749 vehicles

The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay.

3,749 vehicles

The starter relay may allow the starter motor to operate independently of the ignition switch. In extreme cases this could lead to the movement of the vehicle if left in gear or a fire hazard.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay.

3,749 vehicles

As a consequence of broken or missing spot welds leakage from the fuel tank may occur at the fuel pump mounting flange.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the fuel tanks. Where any spot welds are broken or missing the fuel tank will be replaced.

285 vehicles