Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2022/252: On The Affected Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Handbrake The Efficiency Of The Handbrake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- E222212600/KAT (22-C-134)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 22 January 2022 and 31 January 2022. Equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised. The dealer will check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised Defect: On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised. Remedy: Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 22 January 2022 and 31 January 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 49 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 E222212600/KAT (22-C-134) or the DVSA reference R/2022/252. 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 CThe high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification | Urgent | R/2022/204 | |
| Vivaro CThe selective catalytic reduction system does not heat up as required | Low | R/2022/141 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before 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. The one launched after it was R/2022/362 on 8 Aug 2022, for insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/252, launched 8 August 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.