Vauxhall Zafira C Recall R/2017/158: Seat Row Seats And 2ND Seat Row Shoulder Belts May Be Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 131
- vehicles in the UK
- E172090381 (17-C- 039)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Zafira C vehicles built between 20 July 2016 and 2 February 2017. Row seat retaining bolts and 2nd row seat belt shoulder anchor retaining bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-tighten the 2nd rear seat shoulder belt bolts the 3rd row seat bolts and the 3rd row seat shoulder belt buckle bolts to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Row seat retaining bolts and 2nd row seat belt shoulder anchor retaining bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 3RD SEAT ROW SEATS AND 2ND SEAT ROW SHOULDER BELTS MAY BE INSECURE Defect: 3rd row seat retaining bolts and 2nd row seat belt shoulder anchor retaining bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification Remedy: Re-tighten the 2nd rear seat shoulder belt bolts the 3rd row seat bolts and the 3rd row seat shoulder belt buckle bolts to the correct specification .
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat row seats and 2ND seat row shoulder belts may be insecure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-tighten the 2nd rear seat shoulder belt bolts the 3rd row seat bolts and the 3rd row seat shoulder belt buckle bolts to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Zafira C built between 20 July 2016 and 2 February 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 131 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 E172090381 (17-C- 039) or the DVSA reference R/2017/158. 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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| Zafira CThe fixed roof luggage carrier rails may become loose | Low | R/2019/286 | |
| Astra J, Cascada, Zafira CSoftware issue with hill start assist feature | Low | R/2019/059 | |
| Astra LA front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked | Urgent | R/2023/176 | |
| CrosslandThe passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/145 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/169 on 20 Apr 2017, for sunroof glass may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/331 on 18 Dec 2017, for diesel filter securing strap may break. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/158, launched 8 June 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.