Vauxhall Corsa D Recall R/2011/128: Handbrake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 12,267
- vehicles in the UK
- 11-C-033
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Corsa D vehicles built between 1 August 2009 and 23 August 2010. The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: The parking brake may not hold in the applied position as a result of a nonconformity in the manufacturing process which affects the hardness of the ratchet and pawl material. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the handbrake lever assembly and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Corsa D built between 1 August 2009 and 23 August 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 12,267 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 11-C-033 or the DVSA reference R/2011/128. 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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| Adam, Corsa, Corsa DSteering rack may fracture | Urgent | R/2016/292 | |
| Corsa DShort circuit may occur | Urgent | R/2017/021 | |
| Corsa DRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2016/087 | |
| Corsa DLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2015/032 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2011/110 on 19 Sep 2011, for braking performance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2011/143 on 11 Nov 2011, for engine speed may increase unintentionally. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/128, 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.