Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2023/078: Affected Vehicles May Have A Steering Tie Rod/track Rod End Nut That Has Not Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- KG1/ 230221EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 1 September 2022 and 13 December 2022. Some vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. Defect: Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: Replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 1 September 2022 and 13 December 2022 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6 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 KG1/ 230221EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/078. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2023/031 on 27 Jan 2023, for suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production…. The one launched after it was R/2023/101 on 4 Apr 2023, for affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/078, launched 23 March 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.