Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2006/158: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 830
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/158
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005. Cracking of the parking brake actuating levers of the rear axle disc brake calipers may lead to loss of parking brake function. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and affected parts replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Cracking of the parking brake actuating levers of the rear axle disc brake calipers may lead to loss of parking brake function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that cracking of the parking brake actuating levers of the rear axle disc brake calipers may lead to loss of parking brake function. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected and affected parts replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of parking brake function.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles and affected parts replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 830 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/2006/158. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MovanoTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/285 | |
| MovanoMovano smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/247 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano wrong proxy Configuration6 | Low | R/2025/395 | |
| MovanoMovano wrong engine software | Low | R/2025/390 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2006/107 on 27 Jul 2006, for rear alloy road wheel may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2007/024 on 7 Feb 2007, for steering control may be lost. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/158, launched 18 September 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.