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Excel
2 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
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Optare Excel
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EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LOCK OPERATING BAR CONCERN
R/2001/055 · 15 Jan 2002
15 Jan 2002Defect
Emergency exit door lock operating bar could become distorted and inoperative in exceptional circumstances such as in a collision or as a result of vandalism.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional support bracket to the lock operating bar.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1997 – 28 Feb 2001
~950 vehicles affected
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STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET MAY CRACK
R/1999/008 · 20 Jan 1999
20 Jan 1999Defect
Steering box mounting bracket cracked. Possible detachment of box could occur if the crack worsens.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace any cracked mounting brackets. Further investigations are being carried out with the chassis manufacturer to determine whether the original bracket design requires modification.
Build window
From 10 May 1997
~335 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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