Vauxhall Adam, Corsa Recall R/2015/172: Loss Of Steering Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 8,883
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-077
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa vehicles built between 23 June 2015 and 30 July 2015. The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL Defect: The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa built between 23 June 2015 and 30 July 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 8,883 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-077 or the DVSA reference R/2015/172. 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/2015/123 on 24 Aug 2015, for front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2015/201 on 12 Nov 2015, for seatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/172, launched 28 August 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.