Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2022/065: The Front Modular Bench Seat Headrests May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 638
- vehicles in the UK
- E222115562 / O8F (22-C-061)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 16 November 2021 and 17 December 2021. The front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification and might not be locked correctly. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the affected headrests and guides. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification and might not be locked correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT MODULAR BENCH SEAT HEADRESTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION. Defect: The front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification and might not be locked correctly. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the affected headrests and guides
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the affected headrests and guides.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 16 November 2021 and 17 December 2021 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 638 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 E222115562 / O8F (22-C-061) or the DVSA reference R/2022/065. 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/2022/046 on 22 Feb 2022, for the customer might not be alerted to a malfunction of the turn indicator. The one launched after it was R/2022/081 on 25 Mar 2022, for exterior door handles might stay open and the door will not be locked. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/065, launched 14 March 2022. 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.