Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2017/025: Suspension May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 2,601
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 18 July 2013 and 21 January 2016. The longitudinal control arm of the rear axle may not be correctly fastened. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the torque of the screw connection on the longitudinal rod and replace nuts bolts or rear axle where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The longitudinal control arm of the rear axle may not be correctly fastened. This may cause the arm to break and/or detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: The longitudinal control arm of the rear axle may not be correctly fastened. This may cause the arm to break and/or detach. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the torque of the screw connection on the longitudinal rod and replace nuts bolts or rear axle where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the arm to break and/or detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the torque of the screw connection on the longitudinal rod and replace nuts bolts or rear axle where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 18 July 2013 and 21 January 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,601 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 17-C-001 or the DVSA reference R/2017/025. 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/2017/026 on 1 Mar 2017, for reduction in braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2017/027 on 17 Mar 2017, for front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/025, launched 17 March 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.