Vauxhall Movano B Recall R/2018/063: Steering Column Joint May Not Be Secure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 160
- vehicles in the UK
- E172112440 (18-C-021)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Movano B vehicles built between 1 September 2015 and 9 August 2017. The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Vauxhall to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN JOINT MAY NOT BE SECURE Defect: The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt. Remedy: On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column joint may not be secure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Are You Affected?
Movano B built between 1 September 2015 and 9 August 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 160 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 E172112440 (18-C-021) or the DVSA reference R/2018/063. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movano BThe right rear brake calliper might not be built to specification | Urgent | R/2021/218 | |
| Movano BA fuel leak may occur due to a chafing condition between the fuel feed hose and the camshaft cover | Urgent | R/2021/192 | |
| Movano BThe ground terminal of the trailer hitch socket may be installed in an incorrect port | Low | R/2020/184 | |
| Movano BThe optional speed limiter does not work | Low | R/2020/182 | |
| Movano BThe u bolt securing the right hand rear leaf spring may be incorrectly fastened | Book soon | R/2019/200 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/108 on 21 Mar 2018, for fastening nut of the rear axle hub may work loose. The one launched after it was R/2018/106 on 10 Apr 2018, for windscreen may not be installed correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/063, launched 27 March 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.