Vauxhall ASTRA Electric recall: On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and…
- What to do
- Contact a Vauxhall dealer to book the free repair. Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.
The fix
Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRA Electric | 6 Mar 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | 349 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 October 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.