Vauxhall Mokka Recall R/2013/044: Steering Wheel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 102
- vehicles in the UK
- 13-C-018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Mokka vehicles built between 11 December 2012 and 31 December 2012. The steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This should be identified to the driver by a loose steering wheel. However in extreme cases if the driver does not take notice of the looseness then the wheel could detach causing loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH Defect: It is possible that the steering wheel securing bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This should be identified to the driver by a loose steering wheel. However in extreme cases if the driver does not take notice of the looseness then the wheel could detach causing loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicle and re-secure the steering wheel securing bolt.
Are You Affected?
Mokka built between 11 December 2012 and 31 December 2012 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 102 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 13-C-018 or the DVSA reference R/2013/044. 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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| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| Grandland, MokkaVauxhall Mokka BCM software stop /Start system | Low | R/2025/416 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2013/009 on 8 Feb 2013, for reduction in braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2014/069 on 17 Jul 2014, for airbag may not function to specification. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/044, launched 26 March 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.