Maxus Maxus Recall R/2007/160: Potential Detachment Of Rear Hub Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 18,770
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/160
- DVSA reference
Maxus recalled Maxus vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2007. Due to possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub through omission of the bearing retaining nut split pin. The dealer will check recalled vehicles to ensure completeness of the assembly and the presence of split pins in both rear hubs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub through omission of the bearing retaining nut split pin. The potential exists for detachment of a rear hub assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF REAR HUB ASSEMBLY Defect: It has been identified that due to possible incorrect assembly of the rear axle hub through omission of the bearing retaining nut split pin. The potential exists for detachment of a rear hub assembly. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked to ensure completeness of the assembly and the presence of split pins in both rear hubs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential detachment of rear hub assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles to ensure completeness of the assembly and the presence of split pins in both rear hubs.
Are You Affected?
Maxus built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2007 may be included. Maxus estimates 18,770 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maxus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maxus.
- Book with any franchised Maxus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/160. See how to get a Maxus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaxusSeat belt stalk may fail | Urgent | R/2007/101 |
This is one of 4 Maxus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maxus recall launched before it was R/2007/101 on 3 Jul 2007, for seat belt stalk may fail. The one launched after it was R/2023/323 on 4 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the handbrake cable yellow plastic ferrule could fail resulting in…. You can also see every Maxus recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/160, launched 8 November 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.