Vauxhall Vectra C Recall R/2006/050: Rear Seat Centre Belt Might Not Restrain The Seat Occupant In A Frontal Impact, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 May 2006
- Launched
- 1,172
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/050
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Vectra C vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 9 March 2006. During the manufacturing process the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. The dealer will inspect the rear centre seat belt and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the manufacturing process the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. In the worst case the restraint function of the rear seat centre belt might not operate correctly in the case of a frontal impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT CENTRE BELT MIGHT NOT RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN A FRONTAL IMPACT Defect: It has been identified that during the manufacturing process the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. In the worst case the restraint function of the rear seat centre belt might not operate correctly in the case of a frontal impact. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear centre seat belt inspected and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat centre belt might not restrain the seat occupant in a frontal impact.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear centre seat belt and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vectra C built between 1 January 2006 and 9 March 2006 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,172 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/2006/050. 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 H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| Signum, Vectra CHandbrake may partially release | Low | R/2008/014 | |
| Vectra CHeated washer nozzle may short circuit | Urgent | R/2006/088 | |
| Astra LA front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked | Urgent | R/2023/176 | |
| CrosslandThe passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/145 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2006/025 on 6 Apr 2006, for possible loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2006/052 on 17 May 2006, for airbag may inadvertently deploy. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/050, launched 17 May 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.