Optare
Solo
5 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
5
Optare Solo
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THE BATTERY SURGE PROTECTOR COULD FAIL AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE.
R/2019/131 · 26 Apr 2019
26 Apr 2019Defect
The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.
Remedy
The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.
Build window
Built 18 Feb 2005 – 14 Mar 2019
~2,575 vehicles affected
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VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
R/2014/071 · 24 Jun 2014
24 Jun 2014Defect
It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy
Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.
Build window
Built 9 Jan 2014 – 14 Mar 2014
~131 vehicles affected
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DRIVER'S SEAT MAY COLLAPSE SHOULD THE ADJUSTING MECHANISM BE SUBJECT TO WEAR.
R/2007/038 · 8 Feb 2007
8 Feb 2007Defect
It has been identified that under intensive operational conditions the driver's seat mechanism can wear and allow the seat to collapse.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the driver's seat exchanged.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2004 – 31 Jan 2007
~480 vehicles affected
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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY PIPED.
R/2003/072 · 17 Apr 2003
17 Apr 2003Defect
The air brake system has been incorrectly piped. Normally the system will function correctly but if a rear brake reservoir pipe should fail the front brakes may also become ineffective.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and interchange two brake pipe connections.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~300 vehicles affected
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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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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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