Vauxhall Combo E Recall R/2019/386: On Vehicles Without A Passenger Airbag The Seat Belt May Not Sufficiently Retain The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 7,178
- vehicles in the UK
- E191904472 (19-C-130)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo E vehicles built between 14 September 2018 and 25 October 2019. The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact. The dealer will replace the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A PASSENGER AIRBAG THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RETAIN THE PASSENGER Defect: The front passenger seatbelt may not retain the passenger sufficiently in case of an accident with high impact. Remedy: Replacement of the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger seat belt with correct retention force specification.
Are You Affected?
Combo E built between 14 September 2018 and 25 October 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 7,178 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 E191904472 (19-C-130) or the DVSA reference R/2019/386. 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 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 | |
| Combo EThe parking brake lever may not lock or may disengage after application | Urgent | R/2019/164 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/402 on 25 Nov 2019, for steering column may not be correct to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/423 on 10 Jan 2020, for potential chafing on the fuel tubes. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/386, launched 27 November 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.