Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2003/015: Possible Detachment Of Brake Pedal Linkage Retaining Clip, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2003
- Launched
- 1,148
- vehicles in the UK
- 03 C 02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles. A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. The dealer will fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. Although no incidents have been reported in the worst case a pedal link could become detached and render the footbrake ineffective.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE RETAINING CLIP. Defect: A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. Although no incidents have been reported in the worst case a pedal link could become detached and render the footbrake ineffective. Remedy: Fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible detachment of brake pedal linkage retaining clip.
The Fix
The dealer will fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,148 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 03 C 02 or the DVSA reference R/2003/015. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2002/161 on 4 Dec 2002, for possible reduction in brake performance. The one launched after it was R/2003/056 on 3 Jun 2003, for power steering gear lower bearing may separate. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/015, launched 4 April 2003. 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.