Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2008/171: Possible Failure Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 45,330
- vehicles in the UK
- 08-C-028
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 30 June 2008. The parking brake cable connector situated between the primary and intermediate parking brake cables may fracture. The dealer will replace the subject cable connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake cable connector situated between the primary and intermediate parking brake cables may fracture. Should this occur the parking brake function would be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: It has been identified that the parking brake cable connector situated between the primary and intermediate parking brake cables may fracture. Should this occur the parking brake function would be lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject cable connector replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible failure of parking brake.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject cable connector.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 1 January 2006 and 30 June 2008 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 45,330 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-C-028 or the DVSA reference R/2008/171. 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/2008/083 on 25 Jul 2008, for airbag may not deploy in an accident. The one launched after it was R/2009/101 on 12 Nov 2009, for seat belts may become insecure. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/171, launched 15 December 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.