Vehicle recall R/2017/088

Vauxhall Movano recall: Sideboard or tailboard may detach

DVSA recall R/2017/088 names the Vauxhall Movano. It was launched 17 March 2017. It covers vehicles built 21 July 2010 to 7 May 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/088
Launched: 17 March 2017
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 17-C-019
Vehicles: 825 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the side board/tail board hinges may fail. This could result in the detachment of the side board whilst the vehicle is in motion.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to install additional safety reinforcement brackets to the side boards/tail board of the body and check the existng hinges and repair if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Movano	21 July 2010 to 7 May 2015	825

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/168 Oil may leak in extreme cases may cause a fire 25 July 2016, 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/2015/257 Loss of braking performance 9 February 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro, 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.

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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