Vauxhall Meriva Recall R/2015/134: Possibility That The Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 1,004
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-054
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Meriva vehicles built between 2 October 2013 and 8 January 2015. There is a potential chafing condition between an engine wiring harness and the transmission housing which might cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g. engine telltale on illuminates vehicle may not start or the engine stalls during driving. The dealer will reroute loom on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a potential chafing condition between an engine wiring harness and the transmission housing which might cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g. engine telltale on illuminates vehicle may not start or the engine stalls during driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: On affected vehicles there is a potential chafing condition between an engine wiring harness and the transmission housing which might cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g. engine telltale on illuminates vehicle may not start or the engine stalls during driving. Remedy: Reroute loom on affected vehicles. If necessary repair or replace loom.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause miscellaneous engines failures e.g.
The Fix
The dealer will reroute loom on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Meriva built between 2 October 2013 and 8 January 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,004 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-054 or the DVSA reference R/2015/134. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| MerivaSeat belt may not function correctly | Urgent | R/2016/267 | |
| Astra, MerivaFront passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2016/274 | |
| MerivaSeatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/201 | |
| MerivaSeat belt may open inadvertently in the event of a crash | Urgent | R/2014/178 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/091 on 5 Jun 2015, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/113 on 19 Jul 2015, for engine may start inadvertently. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/134, launched 17 July 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.