Vauxhall Vectra recalls

On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.

Fix: Replace the driver airbag module.

54,365 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2003 to 10 Oct 2008

Following a small number of complaints of Vauxhall Vectra and Signum vehicles rolling away due to allegedly defective handbrakes. Vauxhall engineers in conjunction with consultants and other bodies have conducted rigorous testing and found that provided the handbrake is applied correctly without depressing the release button the handbrake is perfectly safe.

Fix: In line with it's priority of continuous improvement recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified handbrake mechanism to reduce the possibility of a partial release.

236,284 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2007

It is possible that moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. In the worse case a fire may ensue.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings.

1,220 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 30 Dec 2006

It has been identified that during the manufacturing process the lock bar may not have been fitted to the belt retractor. In the worst case the restraint function of the rear seat centre belt might not operate correctly in the case of a frontal impact.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the rear centre seat belt inspected and replaced if necessary.

1,172 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 9 Mar 2006

The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.

783 vehicles

The possibility exists that the rear exhaust pipe can move backwards and slip off the front pipe. With the possibility that under body components may become damaged.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles check likely to be affected under body areas and install a new exhaust clamp.

10,470 vehicles · built 5 Apr 2004 to 5 Apr 2004

Fixing bolts of the rear seat belt on the height adjuster C pillar and body sill may not have been torqued according to specification

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles check torque rear seat belts and tighten to specification.

136 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2004 to 1 Apr 2004

Insufficient diameter of the handbrake cable may cause the handbrake to fail prematurely.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the handbrake cable replaced with a modified larger diameter version.

195,000 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1998

In a small number of cases the fuel supply and/or return pipes may detach from their connection at the fuel tank.

Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the security of the supply and return pipes checked. Where any of the pipes is found to be insecure the securing clip and if necessary the tank sender unit will be replaced.

39,601 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 21 May 1996