Vauxhall Movano, Vivaro Recall R/2012/087: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 63
- vehicles in the UK
- 12-C-034
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano, Vivaro vehicles built between 24 April 2012 and 6 July 2012. Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load. The dealer will check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY FAIL Defect: Seat-belt buckle for the double cab second seat row may separate from seat connector under load. Remedy: Check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt buckle may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check all seat-belt buckles of the second seat row according to the following rework instruction and install a new seat-belt buckle if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Movano, Vivaro built between 24 April 2012 and 6 July 2012 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 63 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 12-C-034 or the DVSA reference R/2012/087. 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 | |
| Combo, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/019 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2011/143 on 11 Nov 2011, for engine speed may increase unintentionally. The one launched after it was R/2012/095 on 21 Sep 2012, for brake performance may be reduced. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/087, launched 7 September 2012. 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.