Vauxhall Astra, Meriva Recall R/2010/164: Front Passenger Seat Could Move Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 1,436
- vehicles in the UK
- 10-C-41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Meriva vehicles built between 1 September 2010 and 30 September 2010. The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. Defect: The fixing bolts of the front passenger seat rails to seat frame may fail and leave the seat insecure. In the event of an accident this could lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger seat could move without warning.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger seat rails to seat frame fixing bolts.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Meriva built between 1 September 2010 and 30 September 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,436 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 10-C-41 or the DVSA reference R/2010/164. 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/2010/081 on 22 Jul 2010, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/196 on 23 Nov 2010, for steering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/164, launched 18 November 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.