Vauxhall Vivaro B Recall R/2019/169: Loss Of Parking Brake Function, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 2019
- Launched
- 6,270
- vehicles in the UK
- E181803090 (19-C-035)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro B vehicles built between 30 June 2018 and 13 September 2018. Incorrect crimping of the secondary parking brake cable ferrules. The dealer will replace the secondary parking brake cables the adjuster and the adjustment nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect crimping of the secondary parking brake cable ferrules.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION Defect: Incorrect crimping of the secondary parking brake cable ferrules. Remedy: Replacement of the secondary parking brake cables the adjuster and the adjustment nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of parking brake function.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the secondary parking brake cables the adjuster and the adjustment nut.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro B built between 30 June 2018 and 13 September 2018 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6,270 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 E181803090 (19-C-035) or the DVSA reference R/2019/169. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaro BAn incorrect calibration file for NOX calculation was used in production | Low | R/2020/371 | |
| Astra LVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/544 | |
| FronteraVauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/513 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 | |
| FronteraFrontera risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/362 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2019/181 on 10 Jun 2019, for reduction in braking power where the brake pedal is applied slowly and constantly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/169, launched 28 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.