Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2011/073: Spare Wheel May Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 480
- vehicles in the UK
- 11C008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 10 March 2009 and 27 August 2010. The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL MAY BECOME DETACHED Defect: The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel may become detached.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 10 March 2009 and 27 August 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 480 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 11C008 or the DVSA reference R/2011/073. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2010/227 on 1 Mar 2011, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/089 on 15 Sep 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/073, launched 15 July 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.