Vauxhall Adam Recall R/2017/169: Sunroof Glass May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 10,168
- vehicles in the UK
- 2060930 (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 caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. The recall notice describes the fix as: until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH Defect: A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. Remedy: Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure.
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 2060930 (17- C-016) or the DVSA reference R/2017/169. 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 panel insecure | Low | R/2017/121 | |
| 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/2017/121 on 20 Apr 2017, for sunroof glass panel insecure. The one launched after it was R/2017/158 on 8 Jun 2017, for seat row seats and 2ND seat row shoulder belts may be insecure. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/169, 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.