Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2009/139: Right Front Seat Weld May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2010
- Launched
- 4,573
- vehicles in the UK
- 09-C-043
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 22 February 2008 and 18 May 2009. The welding to the right hand front single seat may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles to add two welding seams on each rear bracket on the right hand front seat pedestal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding to the right hand front single seat may not be to specification. In the event of an accident the right hand front seat may separate from the floor panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RIGHT FRONT SEAT WELD MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The welding to the right hand front single seat may not be to specification. In the event of an accident the right hand front seat may separate from the floor panel. Remedy: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles to add two welding seams on each rear bracket on the right hand front seat pedestal.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: right front seat weld may not be to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely to be affected vehicles to add two welding seams on each rear bracket on the right hand front seat pedestal.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 22 February 2008 and 18 May 2009 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,573 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 09-C-043 or the DVSA reference R/2009/139. 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/2009/101 on 12 Nov 2009, for seat belts may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2010/002 on 12 Feb 2010, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/139, launched 11 January 2010. 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.