Vauxhall Signum, Vectra Recall R/2005/166: Rear Axle Hub May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 783
- vehicles in the UK
- 05C87
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Signum, Vectra vehicles. The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE HUB MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle hub may not be to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.
Are You Affected?
Signum, Vectra may be included. Vauxhall estimates 783 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.
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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 05C87 or the DVSA reference R/2005/166. 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/2005/137 on 17 Nov 2005, for incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts. The one launched after it was R/2006/006 on 22 Mar 2006, for water ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/166, launched 17 December 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.