Vauxhall Combo, Corsa, Tigra Recall R/2007/171: aBS May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2007
- Launched
- 345,634
- vehicles in the UK
- 07c043
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo, Corsa, Tigra vehicles built between 1 January 2003 and 21 November 2007. It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. This can cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible for moisture to enter the ABS connector/control unit. This can cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the ABS system not to function correctly and in the worst case overheating which may lead to fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ABS control unit fit a protective cover to the control unit and seal the earth point with wax.
Are You Affected?
Combo, Corsa, Tigra built between 1 January 2003 and 21 November 2007 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 345,634 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.
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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 07c043 or the DVSA reference R/2007/171. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2007/118 on 10 Sep 2007, for steering control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2007/166 on 20 Dec 2007, for steering may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/171, launched 17 December 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.