Vauxhall Astra L Recall R/2023/031: Suspension Wishbone Bolts May Have Been Incorrectly Tightened During The Production…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 1,082
- vehicles in the UK
- KER/ 230008EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra L vehicles built between 22 July 2022 and 30 November 2022. Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process. The dealer will check and tighten wishbone bolts to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process. Defect: Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process. Remedy: Check and tighten wishbone bolts to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
The Fix
The dealer will check and tighten wishbone bolts to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Astra L built between 22 July 2022 and 30 November 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,082 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 KER/ 230008EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/031. 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?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/031, launched 27 January 2023. 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.