Vauxhall Corsa, Corsa D, Adam recall: Steering rack may fracture
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
- What to do
- Contact a Vauxhall dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch…
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa | 18 Oct 2014 | 28 Jan 2015 | 3,333 |
| Corsa D | 27 Oct 2014 | 5 Jan 2015 | 3,333 |
| Adam | 18 Oct 2014 | 28 Jan 2015 | 3,333 |
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 13 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.