Vauxhall Adam, Corsa, Corsa D Recall R/2016/292: Steering Rack May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 3,333
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-091
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa, Corsa D vehicles built between 18 October 2014 and 28 January 2015. Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed. The dealer will replace where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE Defect: Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering rack may fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa, Corsa D built between 18 October 2014 and 28 January 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 3,333 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-091 or the DVSA reference R/2016/292. 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/2017/021 on 10 Feb 2017, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2017/026 on 1 Mar 2017, for reduction in braking performance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/292, launched 13 February 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.