Vauxhall Meriva Recall R/2015/201: Seatbelt May Malfunction If Vehicle Is Involved In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 63,462
- vehicles in the UK
- E150514 (15-C-080)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Meriva vehicles built between 5 February 2009 and 31 August 2015. The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision. The dealer will replace at a later date the outer pretensioner with an improved version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT MAY MALFUNCTION IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION Defect: The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles; Initially check and if necessary replace the steel cable linking the pretensioner to the seat. At a later date the outer pretensioner will be replaced with an improved version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace at a later date the outer pretensioner with an improved version.
Are You Affected?
Meriva built between 5 February 2009 and 31 August 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 63,462 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 E150514 (15-C-080) or the DVSA reference R/2015/201. 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 | |
| MerivaPossibility that the engine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/134 | |
| 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/2015/172 on 28 Aug 2015, for loss of steering control. The one launched after it was R/2015/234 on 4 Dec 2015, for loss of stability. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/201, launched 12 November 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.