Vauxhall Antara Recall R/2010/002: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2010
- Launched
- 4,084
- vehicles in the UK
- 19-C-004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Antara vehicles built between 14 June 2006 and 31 December 2007. The intermediate steering shaft may not be correctly coupled to the steering column which in certain driving conditions could result in disconnection and loss of steering control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary reassemble the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The intermediate steering shaft may not be correctly coupled to the steering column which in certain driving conditions could result in disconnection and loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: The intermediate steering shaft may not be correctly coupled to the steering column which in certain driving conditions could result in disconnection and loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary reassemble the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column correctly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in disconnection and loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary reassemble the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column correctly.
Are You Affected?
Antara built between 14 June 2006 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,084 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 19-C-004 or the DVSA reference R/2010/002. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntaraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/126 | |
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2016/264 | |
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2015/137 | |
| AntaraEngine may start inadvertently | Low | R/2015/113 | |
| AntaraBrake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/095 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2009/139 on 11 Jan 2010, for right front seat weld may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2010/032 on 19 May 2010, for steering may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/002, launched 12 February 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.