Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2015/071: Directional Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 687
- vehicles in the UK
- E140831 (15-C-007) Vivaro B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 21 May 2014 and 14 October 2014. The lower wishbone fixing bolts might not have been tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check tightness of bolts. If necessary replace bolts and tighten to correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower wishbone fixing bolts might not have been tightened to the correct specification. This could lead to steering wheel noise and vibration possibly affecting steering direction while driving or accelerating (e.g. pulling to one side).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The lower wishbone fixing bolts might not have been tightened to the correct specification. This could lead to steering wheel noise and vibration possibly affecting steering direction while driving or accelerating (e.g. pulling to one side). Remedy: On affected vehicles check tightness of bolts. If necessary replace bolts and tighten to correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to steering wheel noise and vibration possibly affecting steering direction while driving or accelerating (e.g.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check tightness of bolts. If necessary replace bolts and tighten to correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 21 May 2014 and 14 October 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 687 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 E140831 (15-C-007) Vivaro B or the DVSA reference R/2015/071. 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/2015/070 on 21 Mar 2015, for front dual seat may be unstable in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/072 on 21 Mar 2015, for seat frame may fail. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/071, 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.