Proton Compact recalls

1 official safety recall for the Proton Compact, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Starter motor may run without the ignition switch

    Reported May 1, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/0577,498 vehicles affected

    The starter relay may let the motor run independently of the ignition switch, which could move a vehicle left in gear or create a fire hazard. A quality-assured starter motor relay will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR RELAY
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured starter motor relay.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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