Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2016/200: Bonnet Catch May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 7,866
- vehicles in the UK
- 20149410 - 16-C-070
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 6 June 2014 and 26 April 2016. Due to an incorrect tightening operation in the production plant the locking function of the hood might not work correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check tightness of securing bolts and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an incorrect tightening operation in the production plant the locking function of the hood might not work correctly. This may allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH MAY FAIL Defect: Due to an incorrect tightening operation in the production plant the locking function of the hood might not work correctly. This may allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion Remedy: On affected vehicles check tightness of securing bolts and replace where necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet catch may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check tightness of securing bolts and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 6 June 2014 and 26 April 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 7,866 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 20149410 - 16-C-070 or the DVSA reference R/2016/200. 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/2016/168 on 25 Jul 2016, for oil may leak in extreme cases may cause a fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/246 on 9 Nov 2016, for tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/200, launched 13 September 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.