Vauxhall Adam Recall R/2015/068: 18 Inch Alloy Wheels May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 37
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-023 - I8 Inch Alloy Rim
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam vehicles built between 21 June 2012 and 27 February 2015. 18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all four wheels. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 18 INCH ALLOY WHEELS MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: 18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace all four wheels.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all four wheels.
Are You Affected?
Adam built between 21 June 2012 and 27 February 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 37 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 15-C-023 - I8 Inch Alloy Rim or the DVSA reference R/2015/068. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| AdamDrivers airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2017/029 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/072 on 21 Mar 2015, for seat frame may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/078 on 8 Apr 2015, for brake pedal may loosen. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/068, launched 23 March 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.