Vauxhall Corsa, Frontera, Mokka Recall R/2026/072: Alternator Protection, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

9 Mar 2026

Launched

4,479

vehicles in the UK

KV7 - 261071EE

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Corsa, Frontera, Mokka vehicles built between 1 June 2023 and 13 January 2026. Some vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. The dealer will replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Some vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Alternator protection Defect: Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event. Remedy: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator.

Are You Affected?

Corsa, Frontera, Mokka built between 1 June 2023 and 13 January 2026 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,479 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code KV7 - 261071EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/072. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2025/545 on 6 Mar 2026, for sLI disconnection to server “Here” not monitored. The one launched after it was R/2026/107 on 13 Mar 2026, for water pump pulley. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Mokka recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2026/072, launched 9 March 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.