Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2022/362: Insufficient Tightening Torque Of The Steering Gear Fastening Bolts Can Lead To Vibration…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- KBY (22-C-161)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 2 March 2022 and 2 March 2022. Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour. The dealer will check and replace the steering gear if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour. Defect: Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour. Remedy: Check and replace the steering gear if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the steering gear if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 2 March 2022 and 2 March 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1 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 KBY (22-C-161) or the DVSA reference R/2022/362. 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 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 | |
| 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/2022/252 on 8 Aug 2022, for on the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake…. The one launched after it was R/2022/293 on 10 Oct 2022, for software does not allow conformity testing. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/362, 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.