Vehicle recall R/2017/169

Vauxhall Adam recall: Sunroof glass may detach

DVSA recall R/2017/169 names the Vauxhall Adam. It was launched 20 April 2017. It covers vehicles built 4 June 2012 to 28 October 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/169
Launched: 20 April 2017
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 2060930 (17- C-016)
Vehicles: 10,168 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.

The fix

Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Adam	4 June 2012 to 28 October 2016	10,168

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/121 Sunroof glass panel insecure 20 April 2017, Vauxhall Adam
R/2017/111 Handbrake may disengage 27 March 2017, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Adam
R/2017/029 Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Adam
R/2016/292 Steering rack may fracture 13 February 2017, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Adam
R/2015/234 Loss of stability 4 December 2015, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Adam
R/2015/172 Loss of steering control 28 August 2015, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Adam

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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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