Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2018/106: Windscreen May Not Be Installed Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 18-C-034 / (E181800981)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles. On a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The dealer will check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY Defect: on a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 with special color option (RPO code: GAF) the windscreen might not be installed correctly and can potentially detach from body. The one affected vehicle was repaired in the Luton Technical Centre Remedy: Check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen may not be installed correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonding of the windscreen and rework if required.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1 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 18-C-034 / (E181800981) or the DVSA reference R/2018/106. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia BAffected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83 | Low | R/2023/144 | |
| Insignia BThe hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated | Urgent | R/2022/295 | |
| Insignia BThe brake pedal box is not assembled according to specifications | Urgent | R/2021/174 | |
| Insignia BFuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification | Urgent | R/2020/272 | |
| Insignia BThe turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil | Low | R/2019/387 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2018/063 on 27 Mar 2018, for steering column joint may not be secure. The one launched after it was R/2018/107 on 4 May 2018, for outer rear seatbelts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/106, launched 10 April 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.