Vauxhall Adam, Corsa E Recall R/2017/111: Handbrake May Disengage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 1,530
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-025
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam, Corsa E vehicles built between 26 August 2016 and 30 January 2017. Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE Defect: Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage. Remedy: On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the handbrake to disengage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Are You Affected?
Adam, Corsa E built between 26 August 2016 and 30 January 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,530 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-025 or the DVSA reference R/2017/111. 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 ESeatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted | Urgent | R/2019/450 | |
| Adam, Corsa EThe lambda control might not be robust/precise enough at high speed | Low | R/2019/070 | |
| Corsa EModel may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving | Low | R/2018/269 | |
| AdamSunroof glass may detach | Low | R/2017/169 | |
| AdamSunroof glass panel insecure | Low | R/2017/121 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/088 on 17 Mar 2017, for sideboard or tailboard may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/121 on 20 Apr 2017, for sunroof glass panel insecure. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/111, launched 27 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.