Rear-drum handbrake that loses tension and lets the car roll (Seat Ibiza 6J diesel with rear drums, 2019 recall)

Engine / equipment

Seat Ibiza 6J diesel with rear drum brakes (with other group models)

Period mentioned

Recall of February 2019

Symptoms

The car can roll off unexpectedly when parked on the handbrake.

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, on cars with rear drums the handbrake preload can be lost and the car can roll off unexpectedly. The garage readjusts the handbrake and secures the adjusting nut with a lock nut. In Germany it covered 27,696 cars (with other models).

Check for the garage

Ask Seat by VIN whether it was done. Meanwhile always park with a gear engaged (or in P) and with the wheels turned towards the kerb on a slope.

Cost cited in the source

Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database