Vauxhall Crossland X Recall R/2018/108: Fastening Nut Of The Rear Axle Hub May Work Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 18-C-022 / E181800691
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Crossland X vehicles. On a certain number of Crossland X: Model Year 18 the Fastening Nut of the Rear Axle Hub might potentially become loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check both Rear Axle Hub Nuts for correct application of the securing punch if correct no further action. if incorrect replace hubstud and nut assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a certain number of Crossland X: Model Year 18 the Fastening Nut of the Rear Axle Hub might potentially become loose. This can lead to a separation of the rear wheel resulting in a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FASTENING NUT OF THE REAR AXLE HUB MAY WORK LOOSE Defect: on a certain number of Crossland X - Model Year 18 the Fastening Nut of the Rear Axle Hub might potentially become loose. This can lead to a separation of the rear wheel resulting in a loss of steering control. Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check both Rear Axle Hub Nuts for correct application of the securing punch if correct no further action. if incorrect replace hubstud and nut assembly
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a separation of the rear wheel resulting in a loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers are instructed to check both Rear Axle Hub Nuts for correct application of the securing punch if correct no further action. if incorrect replace hubstud and nut assembly.
Are You Affected?
Crossland X may be included. Vauxhall estimates 3 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-022 / E181800691 or the DVSA reference R/2018/108. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland XAffected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification | Low | R/2023/170 | |
| Crossland X, Grandland XUpdate the vehicle s software in order to improve the diagnosis of the braking assistance system and avoid any risk of reduction or loss of braking assistance | Urgent | R/2022/352 | |
| Crossland XPossible leaky connection on the high pressure fuel pump | Urgent | R/2020/206 | |
| Crossland XThe lambda control may not work sufficiently accurately enough which may result in a NOX limit exceedance | Low | R/2019/295 | |
| Crossland XThe rear end impact limiter might not have been installed in production | Low | R/2019/206 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2017/341 on 3 Jan 2018, for the engine pistons may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/063 on 27 Mar 2018, for steering column joint may not be secure. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/108, launched 21 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.