Proton Gen-2 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Proton Gen-2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. 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. Steering wheel wiring may short circuit

    Reported October 11, 2010Model years 2004–2008DVSA recall R/2010/141309 vehicles affected

    The cable in the steering wheel clock spring may become entangled and short circuit. This could activate the horn or lights without warning, or in extreme cases deploy the driver's airbag. The clock spring and associated wiring will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles for the replacement of the Clock Spring and associated wiring.

  2. Vehicle jack may fail during wheel changes

    Reported December 24, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/1474,031 vehicles affected

    Under certain loaded conditions, the jack may fail and the vehicle may drop during a wheel change. The jack will be replaced with a new design.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    JACK MAY FAIL DURING WHEEL CHANGE
    Defect
    In certain loaded conditions the vehicle jack may fail causing the vehicle to drop during a wheel change operation.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the existing jack with one of a new design.

  3. Battery harness may chafe and expose wiring

    Reported June 9, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/0751,879 vehicles affected

    The battery harness may not be secured well enough. Its insulation could chafe, exposing wires and creating sparks and excessive heat in the engine bay. An extra securing band will be fitted if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BATTERY HARNESS TIE BAND NEEDS REROUTING
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary fit an extra cable securing band.

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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