Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2022/204: The High Voltage Harness Might Not Be To The Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/204, campaign code E222211401 / O7P (22-C-142). Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
13 Jul 2022
Launched
33
vehicles in the UK
E222211401 / O7P (22-C-142)
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 15 March 2022 and 29 April 2022. The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification. The dealer will check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS MIGHT NOT BE TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. Defect: The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification. Remedy: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification.

The Fix

The dealer will check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.

Are You Affected?

Vivaro C built between 15 March 2022 and 29 April 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 33 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
  2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code E222211401 / O7P (22-C-142) or the DVSA reference R/2022/204. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
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 requirementsLowR/2023/145
Vivaro CSome vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipeUrgentR/2022/332
Vivaro CInsufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviourUrgentR/2022/362
Vivaro COn the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromisedUrgentR/2022/252
Vivaro CThe selective catalytic reduction system does not heat up as requiredLowR/2022/141

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2022/153 on 20 May 2022, for the vehicles may have the wrong VIN printed on the b pillar VIN sticker. The one launched after it was R/2022/226 on 21 Jul 2022, for a high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2022/204, launched 13 July 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.