Vauxhall Adam, Corsa Recall R/2015/234: Loss Of Stability, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 421
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-101
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa vehicles built between 30 June 2014 and 28 September 2015. The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STABILITY Defect: The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of stability.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa built between 30 June 2014 and 28 September 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 421 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-101 or the DVSA reference R/2015/234. 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/2015/201 on 12 Nov 2015, for seatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/245 on 14 Dec 2015, for risk of fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/234, launched 4 December 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.