1. There was no recall for this issue.
2. My passenger seat failed whilst under warranty about 2 years old. Went to local Vx dealer. As per Vx process they ordered replacement cable and fitted. Didn't resolve issue therefore seat had to be removed and taken to upholster to remove the leather (elite), they then replaced the pads and then all put back together. When I got car back then discovered drivers side failed so back in for the same process. When car was 3 years and 1 month old drivers side failed again, I hardly even use it so was really surprised. Back to dealer who contacted Vx who declined repair as was now out of warranty, I challenged dealer as it should have had at least 1 year warranty but they would not entertain which really pissed me off as i use them all the time for service, MOT and repairs as well as having bought several new cars from them. I raised a case against Vx and them with the Scottish Motoring Trade association and VX eventually gave me a voucher for £150 to cover the repair. I then had a lot of trouble trying to get car booked in for the work to be done as the leather upholstery company they previously used shut up shop. By the time I went back to get the job rebooked the voucher had expired. Dealer said they could get Vx to reissue, but I gave up at that. A very painful process indeed. If you google Astra J heated seat failure there are some good videos showing how to check/do the repair. I just keep switching mine back on if I ever need to use it, main thing is my wife's works and she uses hers a lot due to he MS. Reckon I will need to replace car when hers goes again. lol
