Vauxhall Adam, Corsa D Recall R/2014/123: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 69,218
- vehicles in the UK
- 14-C-052
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa D vehicles built between 6 February 2014 and 28 September 2014. THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Vauxhall to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control. Remedy: The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa D built between 6 February 2014 and 28 September 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 69,218 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.
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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 14-C-052 or the DVSA reference R/2014/123. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa DVauxhall Corsa d passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2024/374 | |
| Adam, Corsa EThe lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed | Low | R/2019/070 | |
| AdamSunroof glass may detach | Low | R/2017/169 | |
| AdamSunroof glass panel insecure | Low | R/2017/121 | |
| Adam, Corsa EHandbrake may disengage | Book soon | R/2017/111 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2014/069 on 17 Jul 2014, for airbag may not function to specification. The one launched after it was R/2014/100 on 10 Oct 2014, for airbag deployment could injure front seat passenger. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/123, launched 29 September 2014. 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.