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Takata Recall: Seat Altea
Seat Altea: named in 2 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 05/2009 and 08/2013. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.
Recall campaigns and build periods
Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): 2004–2015. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.
- 06/2012–08/2013 Takata inflator (code 69FT) · KBA 14086R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 05/2009–06/2010 Takata inflator (code 69GH) · KBA 13698Restriction according to the KBA: Altea, Altea XL, Altea Freetrack, Altea 4 Freetrack · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
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Questions about the Seat Altea
Is my Seat Altea affected by the Takata recall?
According to our research, the Seat Altea is named in 2 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 05/2009 to 08/2013), including KBA 14086R, 13698. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.
What happens in the recall of the Seat Altea?
The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.
Can I still drive my Seat Altea?
Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.
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