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    Cupra Formentor and Leon recalled due to fire risk

    Cupra is recalling Formentor and Leon models due to a defective heat shield that could result in a vehicle fire.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    Cupra Australia is recalling 26 examples of its Formentor and Leon as they pose a potential fire risk.

    “Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted,” the company says in its recall notice.

    “As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt.

    “If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire.

    “A reduction in braking performance and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage property.”

    • A total of 26 vehicles are affected from 2020 to 2022
    • A list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is attached here
    • The original recall notice is attached here

    If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to contact your preferred Cupra service centre to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and repair.

    If you have any further questions, you can contact Cupra Australia on 1800 879 112.

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

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    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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