Vauxhall Combo Recall R/2013/009: Reduction In Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 498
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/009
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Combo vehicles built between 4 July 2012 and 4 August 2012. A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance. The dealer will check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: A small number of Vauxhall Combo D models may have a brake servo vacuum pipe connector that could break resulting in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance. Remedy: Check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an unexpected hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary to replace the brake servo vacuum pipe with connector.
Are You Affected?
Combo built between 4 July 2012 and 4 August 2012 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 498 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/2013/009. 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/2012/095 on 21 Sep 2012, for brake performance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2013/044 on 26 Mar 2013, for steering wheel may detach. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/009, launched 8 February 2013. 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.