Vehicle recall R/2021/149

Vauxhall Combo recall: It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever

DVSA recall R/2021/149 names the Vauxhall Combo. It was launched 23 April 2021. It covers vehicles built 20 February 2021 to 5 March 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/149
Launched: 23 April 2021
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E212102420 (21-C-062)
Vehicles: 305 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It may not be possible to engage the handbrake lever.

The fix

Check the handbrake lever locking mechanism and if necessary replace the handbrake lever.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Combo (COMBO E)	20 February 2021 to 5 March 2021	305

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/242 Incorrect steering inner tie rods have been installed 20 August 2020, Vauxhall Combo
R/2019/386 On vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the passenger 27 November 2019, Vauxhall Combo
R/2019/402 Steering column may not be correct to specification 25 November 2019, Vauxhall Combo
R/2022/319 Lower engine protection cover 3 November 2022, Vauxhall Combo
R/2022/318 Lane keeping assist mode 3 November 2022, Vauxhall Combo
R/2023/008 There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. 17 January 2023, Vauxhall Mokka, Vauxhall Combo, Vauxhall Corsa

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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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