Vehicle recall R/2016/168

Vauxhall Movano recall: Oil may leak in extreme cases may cause a fire

DVSA recall R/2016/168 names the Vauxhall Movano. It was launched 25 July 2016. It covers vehicles built 22 September 2015 to 27 October 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/168
Launched: 25 July 2016
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 16-C-018
Vehicles: 76 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect crimping of the turbocharger oil feed pipe connector. This may cause oil leakage which may lead to odours smoke oil specks on the floor or engine failure. In the most serious case a fire in the engine compartment could occur.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the turbo charger oil feed pipe.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Movano	22 September 2015 to 27 October 2015	76

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Other recalls for these models

R/2015/257 Loss of braking performance 9 February 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro, Vauxhall Movano
R/2017/088 Sideboard or tailboard may detach 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Movano
R/2017/331 Diesel filter securing strap may break 18 December 2017, Vauxhall Movano
R/2018/063 Steering column joint may not be secure 27 March 2018, Vauxhall Movano
R/2018/136 On board diagnostic system may malfunction 18 May 2018, Vauxhall Movano
R/2018/137 On board diagnostic system may fail to display failure of the power steering assist pump 23 May 2018, Vauxhall Movano

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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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