Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2010/187: Rear Axle May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 4 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 246
- vehicles in the UK
- 10-C-039
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 15 December 2009 and 22 April 2010. Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR AXLE MAY DETACH Defect: Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear axle may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 15 December 2009 and 22 April 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 246 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-039 or the DVSA reference R/2010/187. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| MovanoTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/285 | |
| MovanoMovano smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/247 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano wrong proxy Configuration6 | Low | R/2025/395 | |
| MovanoMovano wrong engine software | Low | R/2025/390 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2010/196 on 23 Nov 2010, for steering wheel airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/188 on 4 Jan 2011, for seat belt may not perform correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/187, launched 4 January 2011. 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.