Vauxhall Meriva Recall R/2016/267: Seat Belt May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 67,142
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Meriva vehicles built between 12 February 2010 and 11 February 2016. Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: this recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable: worst case: Loss of seat belt function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable - worst case: Loss of seat belt function Remedy: This recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to bending of the steel cable.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: this recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
Are You Affected?
Meriva built between 12 February 2010 and 11 February 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 67,142 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 16-C-100 or the DVSA reference R/2016/267. 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 | |
| Astra, MerivaFront passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2016/274 | |
| MerivaSeatbelt may malfunction if vehicle is involved in a collision | Urgent | R/2015/201 | |
| 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/2016/264 on 13 Jan 2017, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/021 on 10 Feb 2017, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/267, launched 30 January 2017. 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.