Vauxhall Movano, Vivaro Recall R/2015/257: Loss Of Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 598
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-104
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano, Vivaro vehicles built between 2 October 2015 and 15 October 2015. The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode. A warning lamp may also illuminate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: The servo vacuum pump may fail causing a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode. A warning lamp may also illuminate. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace vacuum pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a hard bake pedal loss of engine power and the vehicle may adopt limp home mode.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
Movano, Vivaro built between 2 October 2015 and 15 October 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 598 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-104 or the DVSA reference R/2015/257. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MovanoTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/285 | |
| MovanoMovano smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/247 | |
| Combo, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/019 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/245 on 14 Dec 2015, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/023 on 4 Mar 2016, for possibility of vehicle fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/257, launched 9 February 2016. 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.