Vauxhall Combo Recall R/2024/199: Vauxhall Combo 4x4 Transfer Box, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Feb 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- KJW-231260EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Combo vehicles built between 1 April 2019 and 1 December 2019. A defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle. The dealer will remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall Combo 4x4 Transfer Box Defect: On affected vehicles a defective 4x4 transfer box oil seal might leak resulting in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the rear wheels locking up and a loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will remove and replace the front transfer box oil seal.
Are You Affected?
Combo built between 1 April 2019 and 1 December 2019 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 KJW-231260EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/199. 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/2023/352 on 14 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not be able to be activated. In…. The one launched after it was R/2024/043 on 16 Feb 2024, for vauxhall Corsa f rear axle. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/199, launched 1 February 2024. 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.