Vauxhall VX220 Recall R/2006/107: Rear Alloy Road Wheel May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2006
- Launched
- 806
- vehicles in the UK
- 06C006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled VX220 vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002. In extreme driving conditions it is possible that the rear wheel/s may fracture. The dealer will replace i there is no such marking the wheel/s. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In extreme driving conditions it is possible that the rear wheel/s may fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR ALLOY ROAD WHEEL MAY FRACTURE Defect: In extreme driving conditions it is possible that the rear wheel/s may fracture. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check that H.T. is stamped on the inside of one of the spokes. I there is no such marking the wheel/s must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear alloy road wheel may fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace i there is no such marking the wheel/s.
Are You Affected?
VX220 built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 806 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 06C006 or the DVSA reference R/2006/107. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| VX220Front brake caliper bolts concern | Urgent | R/2002/086 | |
| VX220Drivers air bag concern | Urgent | R/2002/082 | |
| ComboVauxhall Combo (K9) wrong wheel bolts | Book soon | R/2026/004 | |
| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2006/088 on 14 Jun 2006, for heated washer nozzle may short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2006/158 on 18 Sep 2006, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/107, launched 27 July 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.