Vehicle recall R/2010/032

Vauxhall Zafira recall: Steering may fail

DVSA recall R/2010/032 names the Vauxhall Zafira. It was launched 19 May 2010. It covers vehicles built 16 November 2009 to 24 March 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/032
Launched: 19 May 2010
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 10c017
Vehicles: 8,854 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The steering column intermediate shaft may have a loose press fit on the upper joint yoke. If left increased free play and a knocking noise will develop which if ignored could lead to loss of steering.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new intermediate steering shaft.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira	16 November 2009 to 24 March 2010	8,854

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Other recalls for these models

R/2005/137 Incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts 17 November 2005, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2015/245 Risk of fire 14 December 2015, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2016/104 Risk of fire 28 May 2016, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2016/138 Possible loss of steering control 11 July 2016, Vauxhall Insignia, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2017/027 Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Mokka, Vauxhall Zafira, Vauxhall Astra and others
R/2017/158 3rd seat row seats and 2nd seat row shoulder belts may be insecure 8 June 2017, Vauxhall Zafira

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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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