Vauxhall Astra H Recall R/2004/214: Incorrect Gear And Steering Knuckle Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2005
- Launched
- 530
- vehicles in the UK
- 04C66
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra H vehicles built between 1 December 2004 and 1 December 2004. As a result of an incorrect steering gear and steering knucle combination being fitted during manufacture the front tyres may contact the lower front suspension arms when the steering is turned on to a full lock. The dealer will check additionally the lower suspension arms and tyres for damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of an incorrect steering gear and steering knucle combination being fitted during manufacture the front tyres may contact the lower front suspension arms when the steering is turned on to a full lock.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT GEAR AND STEERING KNUCKLE FITTED Defect: As a result of an incorrect steering gear and steering knucle combination being fitted during manufacture the front tyres may contact the lower front suspension arms when the steering is turned on to a full lock. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the steering knucles. Additionally the lower suspension arms and tyres will be checked for damage.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will check additionally the lower suspension arms and tyres for damage.
Are You Affected?
Astra H built between 1 December 2004 and 1 December 2004 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 530 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 04C66 or the DVSA reference R/2004/214. 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 RCOMP/2004/007 on 26 Nov 2004, for iSOFIX connector might break due to material not being to specification. The one launched after it was R/2005/082 on 26 Jul 2005, for airbag could become loose. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/214, launched 16 March 2005. 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.