Vauxhall Corsa Recall R/2010/056: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 26,233
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/056
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Corsa vehicles built between 1 September 2009 and 25 May 2010. The mounting end of the handbrake cable may move in its support bracket. The recall notice describes the fix as: either have a washer installed or the replacement of the cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting end of the handbrake cable may move in its support bracket. This might result in the loss of the handbrake function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: The mounting end of the handbrake cable may move in its support bracket. This might result in the loss of the handbrake function. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to either have a washer installed or the replacement of the cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of the handbrake function.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: either have a washer installed or the replacement of the cable.
Are You Affected?
Corsa built between 1 September 2009 and 25 May 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 26,233 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 DVSA reference R/2010/056. 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/2010/032 on 19 May 2010, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/081 on 22 Jul 2010, for steering may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/056, launched 10 June 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.