Vauxhall Topsafe Child Seat Recall RCOMP/2004/007: iSOFIX Connector Might Break Due To Material Not Being To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- 04c68
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Topsafe Child Seat vehicles. The Isofix connector which is part of the Opel/Vauxhall accessory child seat with transponder might break. The recall notice describes the fix as: end users will be contacted and the seat replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Isofix connector which is part of the Opel/Vauxhall accessory child seat with transponder might break. This is as the result of the material not being to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ISOFIX CONNECTOR MIGHT BREAK DUE TO MATERIAL NOT BEING TO SPECIFICATION Defect: It has been identified that the Isofix connector which is part of the Opel/Vauxhall accessory child seat with transponder might break. This is as the result of the material not being to specification. Remedy: End users will be contacted and the seat replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: iSOFIX connector might break due to material not being to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: end users will be contacted and the seat replaced.
Are You Affected?
Topsafe Child Seat may be included. Vauxhall estimates 19 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 04c68 or the DVSA reference RCOMP/2004/007. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra LA front seatbelt pre-tensioner may malfunction which can cause the driver seatbelt pretensioner not to be activated when the passenger airbag is locked | Urgent | R/2023/176 | |
| CrosslandThe passenger seatbelt warning chime might be inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/145 | |
| Corsa ESeatbelts may stick when pulled out or retracted | Urgent | R/2019/450 | |
| Combo EOn vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger | Urgent | R/2019/386 | |
| Insignia ASeat belt buckle may separate from seat frame | Urgent | R/2018/175 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2004/176 on 24 Nov 2004, for auxiliary heater harness connector could over heat. The one launched after it was R/2004/214 on 16 Mar 2005, for incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2004/007, launched 26 November 2004. 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.