Vauxhall Astra, Meriva, Mokka And 1 More Recall R/2017/027: Front Seat Side Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 289
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-007 - A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Meriva, Mokka and 1 more vehicles built between 25 August 2016 and 1 December 2016. A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Meriva, Mokka and 1 more built between 25 August 2016 and 1 December 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 289 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 17-C-007 - A or the DVSA reference R/2017/027. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| Grandland, MokkaVauxhall Mokka BCM software stop /Start system | Low | R/2025/416 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/025 on 17 Mar 2017, for suspension may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2017/029 on 17 Mar 2017, for drivers airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/027, 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.