Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2024/215: Ground Connections, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 May 2024
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- KLP-241249EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 15 April 2023 and 17 January 2024. There could be a loss of ground connections for some electrical harnesses which could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle. The dealer will check and re-tighten the ground connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There could be a loss of ground connections for some electrical harnesses which could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vauxhall Vivaro - Ground Connections Defect: On affected vehicles there could be a loss of ground connections for some electrical harnesses which could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle. Remedy: Check and re-tighten the ground connections.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check and re-tighten the ground connections.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 15 April 2023 and 17 January 2024 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 24 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 KLP-241249EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/215. 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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| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/007 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/498 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2024/175 on 16 Apr 2024, for mCU software. The one launched after it was R/2024/236 on 29 May 2024, for vauxhall Astra L E-call not working due to duplicate IMEI. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/215, launched 7 May 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.