Vehicle recall R/2003/015

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: Possible detachment of brake pedal linkage retaining clip.

DVSA recall R/2003/015 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 4 April 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/015
Launched: 4 April 2003
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 03 C 02
Vehicles: 1,148 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A brake pedal linkage retaining clip may become detached after high mileage. Although no incidents have been reported in the most serious case a pedal link could become detached and render the footbrake ineffective.

The fix

Fit modified brake pedal linkage retaining clips.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Vivaro	not recorded	1,148

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Other recalls for these models

R/2008/171 Possible failure of parking brake 15 December 2008, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2009/101 Seat belts may become insecure 12 November 2009, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2010/081 Steering may fail 22 July 2010, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2010/227 Handbrake may fail 1 March 2011, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2012/087 Seat belt buckle may fail 7 September 2012, Vauxhall Movano, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2015/072 Seat frame may fail 21 March 2015, Vauxhall Vivaro

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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