Proton Persona recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Proton Persona 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. 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.

  2. Fuel tank may leak at pump mounting flange

    Reported April 22, 1996DVSA recall R/1996/046285 vehicles affected

    Broken or missing spot welds may cause a fuel leak at the fuel pump mounting flange. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if any welds are broken or missing.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LEAKAGE FROM FUEL TANK
    Defect
    As a consequence of broken or missing spot welds leakage from the fuel tank may occur at the fuel pump mounting flange.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the fuel tanks. Where any spot welds are broken or missing the fuel tank will be replaced.

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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