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Switch Mobility Optare Solo recalled over a tyre or wheel defect

Tyres and wheels

On affected vehicles the bonding strength of the wheelchair ramp to hinge plate may not meet requirements. A de-bonded ramp could collapse without warning while in use.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Optare Solo

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 20/03/2024 – 15/10/2024
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • PPR_43

What to do now

The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/194). Quoted as issued.

Summary

On affected vehicles the bonding strength of the wheelchair ramp to hinge plate may not meet requirements. A de-bonded ramp could collapse without warning while in use.

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding strength of the wheelchair ramp to hinge plate may not meet requirements. A de-bonded ramp could collapse without warning while in use.

Remedy

Inspect wheelchair ramp and replace as necessary.

Models

Optare Solo

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Switch Mobility Optare Solo being recalled?

The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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