Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2021/252: The Rear Spring Centraliser Might Be Welded Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- E212104022 (21-C-123)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 16 April 2021 and 20 April 2021. The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. The dealer will add 3 weld spots to the rear spring centralisers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR SPRING CENTRALISER MIGHT BE WELDED INCORRECTLY Defect: The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. Remedy: Add 3 weld spots to the rear spring centralisers.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly.
The Fix
The dealer will add 3 weld spots to the rear spring centralisers.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 16 April 2021 and 20 April 2021 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 E212104022 (21-C-123) or the DVSA reference R/2021/252. 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/2021/245 on 30 Jun 2021, for the bolts and nuts of the control arms might be incorrectly tightened. The one launched after it was R/2021/422 on 8 Dec 2021, for windscreen wipers might not function correctly at low temperatures. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/252, launched 7 July 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.