Vauxhall Astra H Recall R/2006/025: Possible Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2006
- Launched
- 2,510
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/025
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Astra H vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 3 February 2006. 's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. The dealer will check the guide joint for correct mounting and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. In the worst case the lower control arm could work loose separate from the steering knuckle and severely impair the control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: It has been identified that on affected vehicle's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. In the worst case the lower control arm could work loose separate from the steering knuckle and severely impair the control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the guide joint checked for correct mounting and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the guide joint for correct mounting and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect.
Are You Affected?
Astra H built between 1 January 2005 and 3 February 2006 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,510 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 DVSA reference R/2006/025. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| Astra HIncorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted | Urgent | R/2004/214 | |
| GrandlandGrandland EPS software update | Urgent | R/2026/199 | |
| GrandlandVauxhall Grandland Ball joint bracket fixation | Book soon | R/2025/521 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) lower control arm bushing | Book soon | R/2025/309 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2006/006 on 22 Mar 2006, for water ingress into ABS wiring may cause a short circuit and a fire. The one launched after it was R/2006/050 on 17 May 2006, for rear seat centre belt might not restrain the seat occupant in a frontal impact. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/025, launched 6 April 2006. 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.