Vauxhall Corsa Recall R/2007/024: Steering Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 26,502
- vehicles in the UK
- 06C007
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa vehicles. On a certain number of 2007 model year vehicles the front lower suspension control arms might fracture near the bushing due to a production deviation during the welding process. The dealer will check the control arm welds and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a certain number of 2007 model year vehicles the front lower suspension control arms might fracture near the bushing due to a production deviation during the welding process. The control arm may then lack rigidity; which may impair driving stability. In the worst case the driver may loose control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: It has been identified that on a certain number of 2007 model year vehicles the front lower suspension control arms might fracture near the bushing due to a production deviation during the welding process. The control arm may then lack rigidity; which may impair driving stability. In the worst case the driver may loose control of the vehicle. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the control arm welds checked and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering control may be lost.
The Fix
The dealer will check the control arm welds and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Corsa may be included. Vauxhall estimates 26,502 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 06C007 or the DVSA reference R/2007/024. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 | |
| Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland and 3 moreVauxhall DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/245 | |
| Combo, CorsaAutonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/209 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2006/158 on 18 Sep 2006, for parking brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/118 on 10 Sep 2007, for steering control may be lost. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/024, launched 7 February 2007. 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.