Vehicle recall R/2023/078

Vauxhall Vivaro recall: Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened

DVSA recall R/2023/078 names the Vauxhall Vivaro. It was launched 23 March 2023. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2022 to 13 December 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/078
Launched: 23 March 2023
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: KG1/ 230221EE
Vehicles: 6 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque.

The fix

Replace the steering tie rod/track rod end nut and tighten to the correct torque.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Vivaro	1 September 2022 to 13 December 2022	6

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/139 On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving. 9 May 2023, Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Vivaro, Vauxhall Combo and others
R/2023/145 Affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect weight data which can lead to a non-conformity to regulatory requirements. 10 May 2023, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/332 Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. 21 November 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
R/2022/252 On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised 8 August 2022, Vauxhall Vivaro
R/2022/204 The high voltage harness might not be to the correct specification. 13 July 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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