Vauxhall Crossland, Grandland Recall R/2017/341: The Engine Pistons May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 52
- vehicles in the UK
- 17-C-091
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Crossland, Grandland vehicles built between 9 October 2017 and 1 December 2017. The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. The dealer will perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ENGINE PISTONS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The engine pistons may not be according to specification leading to oil entry in the inlet circuit. In a worst case this may cause an increased engine rpm for a few seconds possibly resulting in a total engine failure. Remedy: Perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification. Where necessary the engine will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to oil entry in the inlet circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will perform a test of the engine to establish if the pistons are to specification.
Are You Affected?
Crossland, Grandland built between 9 October 2017 and 1 December 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 52 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-091 or the DVSA reference R/2017/341. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/331 on 18 Dec 2017, for diesel filter securing strap may break. The one launched after it was R/2018/108 on 21 Mar 2018, for fastening nut of the rear axle hub may work loose. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/341, launched 3 January 2018. 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.