Vauxhall Vx220: Front Brake Caliper Bolts Concern
Vauxhall VX220 Brake Caliper Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling 31 VX220 vehicles because the bolt holes in the front brake calipers may not be fully threaded, which could compromise the caliper's strength and cause it to fail after extended use. The remedy involves checking whether the caliper bolt holes are properly threaded and replacing the brake caliper if incomplete threading is found. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL VX220. Units affected: 31
- Reason
- There is a slight chance that one or more of the tapped holes for the four bolts securing the two halves of the brake caliper body together has not been threaded through the full depth of the hole. The structural integrity of any such caliper may be compromised with the risk of fatigue failure of the caliper occurring after an extended period. Remedy: Check the caliper tapped holes. If any incomplete threading is found the brake caliper is to be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-09-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0369c403-c57c-4a17-9ce6-f770de106ce2