Vehicle recall R/2021/252

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly

DVSA recall R/2021/252 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 7 July 2021. It covers vehicles built 16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/252
Launched: 7 July 2021
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: E212104022 (21-C-123)
Vehicles: 53 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly.

The fix

Add 3 weld spots to the rear spring centralisers.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Vivaro (VIVARO C)	16 April 2021 to 20 April 2021	53

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/384 Possible damaged wheel bolt threads due to a production process deviation 22 December 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2020/371 An incorrect calibration file for nox calculation was used in production 15 December 2020, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/065 The front modular bench seat headrests may not be to specification. 14 March 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/141 The selective catalytic reduction system does not heat up as required 16 May 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/204 The high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification. 13 July 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/362 Insufficient tightening torque of the steering gear fastening bolts can lead to vibration or improper steering behaviour. 8 August 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro

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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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