Vauxhall Corsa D Recall R/2015/032: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2015/032, campaign code 14-c-071. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
25 Feb 2015
Launched
6,319
vehicles in the UK
14-c-071
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Corsa D vehicles built between 28 April 2014 and 10 June 2014. A small number of steering knuckles on hub swivels have been manufactured incorrectly. The dealer will replace the steering knuckles where required. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A small number of steering knuckles on hub swivels have been manufactured incorrectly. In time these knuckles might fail with the attendant loss of directional control of the vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: A small number of steering knuckles on hub swivels have been manufactured incorrectly. In time these knuckles might fail with the attendant loss of directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date code on steering knuckles fitted to both sides. Replace the steering knuckles where required.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of steering control.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the steering knuckles where required.

Are You Affected?

Corsa D built between 28 April 2014 and 10 June 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6,319 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
  2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 14-c-071 or the DVSA reference R/2015/032. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Corsa DVauxhall Corsa d passenger airbagUrgentR/2024/374
Adam, Corsa, Corsa DSteering rack may fractureUrgentR/2016/292
Corsa DShort circuit may occurUrgentR/2017/021
Corsa DRisk of fireUrgentR/2016/087
Adam, Corsa DLoss of steering controlStop drivingR/2014/123

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/016 on 6 Feb 2015, for short circuit with possibility that fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/069 on 21 Mar 2015, for parking brake may not perform correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2015/032, launched 25 February 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.