Vauxhall Adam Recall R/2017/121: Sunroof Glass Panel Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 10,168
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-016
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Adam vehicles built between 4 June 2012 and 28 October 2016. A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUNROOF GLASS PANEL INSECURE Defect: A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach. Remedy: On affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.
Are You Affected?
Adam built between 4 June 2012 and 28 October 2016 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 10,168 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-016 or the DVSA reference R/2017/121. 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 | |
| Adam, Corsa EHandbrake may disengage | Book soon | R/2017/111 | |
| AdamDrivers airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2017/029 | |
| 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/2017/111 on 27 Mar 2017, for handbrake may disengage. The one launched after it was R/2017/169 on 20 Apr 2017, for sunroof glass may detach. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/121, launched 20 April 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.