Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2015/072: Seat Frame May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 1,650
- vehicles in the UK
- E150098 (15-C-014) Vivaro B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 21 May 2014 and 14 October 2014. The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. The dealer will replace the seat where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT FRAME MAY FAIL Defect: The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the seat frame. Replace the seat where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat frame may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 21 May 2014 and 14 October 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,650 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 E150098 (15-C-014) Vivaro B or the DVSA reference R/2015/072. 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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| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/007 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/498 | |
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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/071 on 21 Mar 2015, for directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2015/068 on 23 Mar 2015, for 18 inch alloy wheels may become insecure. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/072, 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.