Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2010/081: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- 10c022
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 26 July 2006 and 27 July 2006. The welds to the left front suspension-strut turret many not be to specification. The dealer will apply additional weld seams to the turret. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welds to the left front suspension-strut turret many not be to specification. This could lead to detachment of the suspension-strut turret detachment and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the welds to the left front suspension-strut turret many not be to specification. This could lead to detachment of the suspension-strut turret detachment and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and apply additional weld seams to the turret.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to detachment of the suspension-strut turret detachment and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will apply additional weld seams to the turret.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 26 July 2006 and 27 July 2006 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 15 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 10c022 or the DVSA reference R/2010/081. 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/2010/056 on 10 Jun 2010, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/164 on 18 Nov 2010, for front passenger seat could move without warning. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/081, launched 22 July 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.