Vauxhall Vivaro C Recall R/2023/145: Affected Vehicles May Be Equipped With A B-Pillar Manufacturer Label With Incorrect Weight…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 May 2023
- Launched
- 6,506
- vehicles in the UK
- KGK/ 222027EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro C vehicles built between 12 June 2019 and 20 February 2020. Some vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. The dealer will replace the manufacturer label with one that has correct load values. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. Defect: Affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. Remedy: Replace the manufacturer label with one that has correct load values.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the manufacturer label with one that has correct load values.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro C built between 12 June 2019 and 20 February 2020 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 6,506 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 KGK/ 222027EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/145. 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 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 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/2023/139 on 9 May 2023, for on affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to…. The one launched after it was R/2023/144 on 11 May 2023, for affected vehicles may not conform to regulatory emission requirements EU R83. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/145, launched 10 May 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.