Vauxhall Zafira Recall R/2005/137: Incorrect Torque Applied To Trailer Hitch Fitting Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2005
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- 05C76
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Zafira vehicles. An incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts. The dealer will replace the trailer hitch bolts and tightened to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT TORQUE APPLIED TO TRAILER HITCH FITTING BOLTS Defect: It has been identified that during production an incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the trailer hitch bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the trailer hitch bolts and tightened to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Zafira may be included. Vauxhall estimates 22 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 05C76 or the DVSA reference R/2005/137. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| Insignia, ZafiraPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/138 | |
| ZafiraRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2016/104 | |
| ZafiraRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/245 | |
| ZafiraSteering may fail | Urgent | R/2010/032 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2005/082 on 26 Jul 2005, for airbag could become loose. The one launched after it was R/2005/166 on 17 Dec 2005, for rear axle hub may not be to specification. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/137, launched 17 November 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.