Vehicle recall R/2004/214

Vauxhall Astra recall: Incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted

DVSA recall R/2004/214 names the Vauxhall Astra. It was launched 16 March 2005. It covers vehicles built 1 December 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/214
Launched: 16 March 2005
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 04C66
Vehicles: 530 across the lines below

What can go wrong

As a result of an incorrect steering gear and steering knucle combination being fitted during manufacture the front tyres may contact the lower front suspension arms when the steering is turned on to a full lock.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both the steering knucles. Additionally the lower suspension arms and tyres will be checked for damage.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Astra (ASTRA H)	1 December 2004	530

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/025 Possible loss of steering control 6 April 2006, Vauxhall Astra
R/2002/056 Possible contamination of brake fluid 22 August 2002, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2008/053 Risk of fire 22 May 2008, Vauxhall Astra
R/2000/049 Front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve 14 July 2000, Vauxhall Astra
R/1999/098 Remote possibility of brake fluid contamination 17 April 2000, Vauxhall Astra
R/2010/164 Front passenger seat could move without warning. 18 November 2010, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Meriva

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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