Vauxhall VX220 Recall R/2002/086: Front Brake Caliper Bolts Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2002
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 02-C-13B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled VX220 vehicles. There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The dealer will check the caliper tapped holes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS CONCERN Defect: There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period. Remedy: Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front brake caliper bolts concern.
The Fix
The dealer will check the caliper tapped holes.
Are You Affected?
VX220 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 31 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 02-C-13B or the DVSA reference R/2002/086. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| VX220Rear alloy road wheel may fracture | Book soon | R/2006/107 | |
| VX220Drivers air bag concern | Urgent | R/2002/082 | |
| Astra LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| FronteraVauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/513 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2002/082 on 9 Sep 2002, for drivers air bag concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/161 on 4 Dec 2002, for possible reduction in brake performance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/086, launched 9 September 2002. 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.