Vauxhall Astra Recall R/2000/049: Front Driver/co-driver Seat Locking Mechanism May Become Inoperatve, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2000
- Launched
- 3,009
- vehicles in the UK
- 00-C-03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1998. Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. The dealer will replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT DRIVER/CO-DRIVER SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BECOME INOPERATVE Defect: Front driver and co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperative. Seats may become insecure. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve.
The Fix
The dealer will replace easy entry spring housing on driver and co-driver seat frame.
Are You Affected?
Astra built between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1998 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 3,009 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, 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 Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 00-C-03 or the DVSA reference R/2000/049. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| AstraPossibility of vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2016/023 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2000/013 on 25 Apr 2000, for possibility of fuel leakage. The one launched after it was R/2000/133 on 14 Dec 2000, for potential fuel leak. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/049, launched 14 July 2000. 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.