Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2015/070: Front Dual Seat May Be Unstable In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 395
- vehicles in the UK
- E150021 (15-C-006) Vivaro B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 1 August 2014 and 11 March 2015. The front dual passenger seat may fail as the welded seams may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affect and inspect the seat frame and where necessary replace the frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front dual passenger seat may fail as the welded seams may not be to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT DUAL SEAT MAY BE UNSTABLE IN A COLLISION Defect: The front dual passenger seat may fail as the welded seams may not be to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect and inspect the seat frame and where necessary replace the frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front dual seat may be unstable in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affect and inspect the seat frame and where necessary replace the frame.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 1 August 2014 and 11 March 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 395 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 E150021 (15-C-006) Vivaro B or the DVSA reference R/2015/070. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/069 on 21 Mar 2015, for parking brake may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2015/071 on 21 Mar 2015, for directional control may be affected. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/070, launched 21 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.