Vauxhall Adam Recall R/2017/029: Drivers Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-007 - B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam vehicles built between 25 August 2016 and 1 December 2016. The driver's 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
The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The driver's 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: drivers airbag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly.
Are You Affected?
Adam built between 25 August 2016 and 1 December 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2 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 - B or the DVSA reference R/2017/029. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam, Corsa EThe lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed | Low | R/2019/070 | |
| AdamSunroof glass may detach | Low | R/2017/169 | |
| AdamSunroof glass panel insecure | Low | R/2017/121 | |
| Adam, Corsa EHandbrake may disengage | Book soon | R/2017/111 | |
| Adam, Corsa, Corsa DSteering rack may fracture | Urgent | R/2016/292 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/027 on 17 Mar 2017, for front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2017/033 on 17 Mar 2017, for roof side rail airbag may deploy incorrectly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/029, 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.