Vehicle recall R/2006/025

Vauxhall Astra recall: Possible loss of steering control

DVSA recall R/2006/025 names the Vauxhall Astra. It was launched 6 April 2006. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2005 to 3 February 2006.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/025
Launched: 6 April 2006
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Vehicles: 2,510 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that on affected vehicle's the right hand front lower control arm guide joint may be incorrectly mounted. In the most serious case the lower control arm could work loose separate from the steering knuckle and severely impair the control of the vehicle.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the guide joint checked for correct mounting and replaced if the mounting is found to be incorrect.

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 January 2005 to 3 February 2006	2,510

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2004/214 Incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted 16 March 2005, Vauxhall Astra
R/2008/053 Risk of fire 22 May 2008, Vauxhall Astra
R/2002/056 Possible contamination of brake fluid 22 August 2002, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2010/164 Front passenger seat could move without warning. 18 November 2010, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Meriva
R/2010/202 Window anti-trap may malfunction 14 January 2011, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Insignia
R/2000/049 Front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve 14 July 2000, Vauxhall Astra

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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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