Vauxhall Grandland X Recall R/2021/206: The Rear Wheel Hub Shock Absorber And Brake Caliper Are Possibly Not Tightened According…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- E212103690 (21-C-106)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Grandland X vehicles built between 8 June 2020 and 8 June 2020. The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification. The dealer will check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR WHEEL HUB SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKE CALIPER ARE POSSIBLY NOT TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The rear wheel hub the shock absorber and the brake calliper are possibly not tightened according to specification. Remedy: Check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear wheel hub shock absorber and brake caliper are possibly not tightened according to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the affected bolted connections on the rear axle for correct tightening torque application and replace affected components if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Grandland X built between 8 June 2020 and 8 June 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 17 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 E212103690 (21-C-106) or the DVSA reference R/2021/206. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Grandland XVehicles may have an engine cooling radiator air intake module sealing baffle missing | Low | R/2021/109 | |
| Grandland XVehicles may be fitted with a non conform accessory trailer hitch | Low | R/2021/088 | |
| Grandland XPossible short circuit between the electrodes of the high voltage battery | Urgent | R/2020/370 | |
| Grandland XThe diesel particulate filter might be defective / develop cracks | Low | R/2020/329 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2021/218 on 9 Jun 2021, for the right rear brake calliper might not be built to specification. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/206, launched 9 June 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.