Vauxhall Meriva Recall R/2014/178: Seat Belt May Open Inadvertently In The Event Of A Crash, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 752
- vehicles in the UK
- 14-c-072
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Meriva vehicles built between 9 October 2014 and 11 November 2014. The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. The dealer will replace those belts which have an affected code. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY OPEN INADVERTENTLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH Defect: The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the traceability codes of the 2nd row seat belts. Replace those belts which have an affected code.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may open inadvertently in the event of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will replace those belts which have an affected code.
Are You Affected?
Meriva built between 9 October 2014 and 11 November 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 752 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 14-c-072 or the DVSA reference R/2014/178. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| MerivaSeat belt may not function correctly | Urgent | R/2016/267 | |
| Astra, MerivaFront passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2016/274 | |
| MerivaSeatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/201 | |
| MerivaPossibility that the engine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/134 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2014/100 on 10 Oct 2014, for airbag deployment could injure front seat passenger. The one launched after it was R/2014/189 on 30 Jan 2015, for possibility of fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/178, launched 23 January 2015. 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.