Vauxhall Corsa Recall R/2008/068: Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- 08-0-020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa vehicles. There could be an unexpected loss of braking performance due to the ABS/ESP Modulator not being correctly filled with hydraulic oil at the factory. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the ABS/ESP hydraulic modulator and control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There could be an unexpected loss of braking performance due to the ABS/ESP Modulator not being correctly filled with hydraulic oil at the factory.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: There could be an unexpected loss of braking performance due to the ABS/ESP Modulator not being correctly filled with hydraulic oil at the factory. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the ABS/ESP hydraulic modulator and control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be reduced.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the ABS/ESP hydraulic modulator and control unit.
Are You Affected?
Corsa may be included. Vauxhall estimates 10 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 08-0-020 or the DVSA reference R/2008/068. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland and 2 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/342 | |
| 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/2008/053 on 22 May 2008, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2008/083 on 25 Jul 2008, for airbag may not deploy in an accident. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/068, launched 10 June 2008. 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.