Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2021/174: The Brake Pedal Box Is Not Assembled According To Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2021
- Launched
- 173
- vehicles in the UK
- E212103163 (21-C-097)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 2 February 2021 and 29 April 2021. The Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance. The dealer will check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE PEDAL BOX IS NOT ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: There is a risk that the Brake Pedal may fall down while driving resulting in the total loss of brake performance. Remedy: Check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the total loss of brake performance.
The Fix
The dealer will check the assembly date range and replace the brake pedal box if affected.
Are You Affected?
Insignia B built between 2 February 2021 and 29 April 2021 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 173 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 E212103163 (21-C-097) or the DVSA reference R/2021/174. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia BAffected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83 | Low | R/2023/144 | |
| Insignia BThe hydraulic brake compensation (vacuum) pump may not get activated | Urgent | R/2022/295 | |
| Insignia BFuel tank strap bolts may not be tightened to specification | Urgent | R/2020/272 | |
| Insignia BThe turbo charger oil return pipe may crack and leak engine oil | Low | R/2019/387 | |
| Insignia BThe clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump | Urgent | R/2019/414 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2021/149 on 23 Apr 2021, for it may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever. The one launched after it was R/2021/192 on 28 May 2021, for a fuel leak may occur due to a chafing condition between the fuel feed hose and the…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/174, launched 14 May 2021. 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.