Vauxhall Combo E Recall R/2019/164: The Parking Brake Lever May Not Lock Or May Disengage After Application, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 May 2019
- Launched
- 740
- vehicles in the UK
- 19-C-033 (E191900920)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo E vehicles built between 20 March 2018 and 13 January 2019. The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application. The dealer will check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT LOCK OR MAY DISENGAGE AFTER APPLICATION Defect: The parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application Remedy: Check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the parking brake lever may not lock or may disengage after application.
The Fix
The dealer will check the handbrake mechanism and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Combo E built between 20 March 2018 and 13 January 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 740 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 19-C-033 (E191900920) or the DVSA reference R/2019/164. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo EIt may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever | Low | R/2021/149 | |
| Combo EIncorrect steering inner tie rods have been installed | Urgent | R/2020/242 | |
| Combo EOn vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger | Urgent | R/2019/386 | |
| Combo ESteering column may not be correct to specification | Urgent | R/2019/402 | |
| Combo EThe parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after application | Urgent | R/2019/165 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/082 on 25 Apr 2019, for movement of wiring harness connector to fan speed resistor may lead to connector plug…. The one launched after it was R/2019/165 on 15 May 2019, for the parking brake lever might not lock in the engaged position or might disengage after…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/164, launched 15 May 2019. 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.