Vauxhall Mokka Recall R/2021/245: The Bolts And Nuts Of The Control Arms Might Be Incorrectly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- E212104480 (21-C-104)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Mokka vehicles built between 12 February 2021 and 22 February 2021. The bolts and nuts of both the control arms might be incorrectly tightened. The dealer will replace the bolts and nuts of both the control arms and tighten to the correct specifications. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts and nuts of both the control arms might be incorrectly tightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTS AND NUTS OF THE CONTROL ARMS MIGHT BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED Defect: The bolts and nuts of both the control arms might be incorrectly tightened. Remedy: Replace the bolts and nuts of both the control arms and tighten to the correct specifications.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolts and nuts of the control arms might be incorrectly tightened.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bolts and nuts of both the control arms and tighten to the correct specifications.
Are You Affected?
Mokka built between 12 February 2021 and 22 February 2021 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 E212104480 (21-C-104) or the DVSA reference R/2021/245. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B and 4 moreVauxhall cross carline driver’s airbag: takata | Urgent | R/2025/511 | |
| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| Grandland, MokkaVauxhall Mokka BCM software stop /Start system | Low | R/2025/416 | |
| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2021/218 on 9 Jun 2021, for the right rear brake calliper might not be built to specification. The one launched after it was R/2021/252 on 7 Jul 2021, for the rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/245, launched 30 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.