Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2020/384: Possible Damaged Wheel Bolt Threads Due To A Production Process Deviation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- E202008840 (20-C-182)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 26 September 2020 and 12 November 2020. Possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the wheel bolts hub and wheel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DAMAGED WHEEL BOLT THREADS DUE TO A PRODUCTION PROCESS DEVIATION Defect: Possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the wheel bolts hub and wheel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the wheel bolts hub and wheel.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 26 September 2020 and 12 November 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 53 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 E202008840 (20-C-182) or the DVSA reference R/2020/384. 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 CAffected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements | Low | R/2023/145 | |
| Vivaro CSome vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2022/332 | |
| Vivaro CInsufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour | Urgent | R/2022/362 | |
| Vivaro COn the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised | Urgent | R/2022/252 | |
| Vivaro CThe high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification | Urgent | R/2022/204 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2020/383 on 21 Dec 2020, for possible unexpected side airbag deployment due to insufficient electrical grounding. The one launched after it was R/2021/063 on 1 Mar 2021, for the brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/384, launched 22 December 2020. 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.