Vauxhall Movano Recall R/2011/103: Rear Wheel Bearing May Shear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 190
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/103
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Movano vehicles built between 15 December 2009 and 22 April 2010. The rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY SHEAR Defect: It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
Are You Affected?
Movano built between 15 December 2009 and 22 April 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 190 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 DVSA reference R/2011/103. 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
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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/2011/089 on 15 Sep 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/110 on 19 Sep 2011, for braking performance may be reduced. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/103, launched 19 September 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.