Vauxhall Mokka Recall R/2016/140: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 2,143
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-047
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Mokka vehicles built between 29 April 2015 and 27 November 2015. Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. The dealer will replace if necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case water can enter the EBCM where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or if nearby taken to the dealership for repair.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case water can enter the EBCM where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or if nearby taken to the dealership for repair. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator.
Are You Affected?
Mokka built between 29 April 2015 and 27 November 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,143 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.
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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 16-C-047 or the DVSA reference R/2016/140. 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/2016/104 on 28 May 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/138 on 11 Jul 2016, for possible loss of steering control. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/140, launched 1 July 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.