Vauxhall Astra, Insignia Recall R/2010/202: Window Anti-trap May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2011
- Launched
- 1,291
- vehicles in the UK
- 10-C-046
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Insignia vehicles. The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDOW ANTI-TRAP MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The anti-pinch or auto reverse function of the window regulator may not work correctly to ECE R21 requirements. So it is possible to trap items including fingers and limbs between the window and its closure. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: window anti-trap may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the window regulator motor.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Insignia may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,291 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-046 or the DVSA reference R/2010/202. 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/2010/188 on 4 Jan 2011, for seat belt may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/227 on 1 Mar 2011, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/202, launched 14 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.