Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2010/188: Seat Belt May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 352
- vehicles in the UK
- 10-C-038
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 15 December 2009 and 9 July 2010. Some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 15 December 2009 and 9 July 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 352 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-038 or the DVSA reference R/2010/188. 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/2010/187 on 4 Jan 2011, for rear axle may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/202 on 14 Jan 2011, for window anti-trap may malfunction. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/188, 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.