Vauxhall Vivaro: Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended

Summary Vauxhall is recalling 22 Vivaro vehicles because one or both bolts securing the passenger airbag may be missing from production. If these bolts are absent, the airbag may not deploy properly during a frontal collision. Dealers will check that the bolts are present and tight, and will install new bolts where needed.

Recalling firm

VAUXHALL

Product

Vehicles: VAUXHALL VIVARO. Units affected: 22

Reason

One or both bolts retaining the passenger air bag may have been omitted during production. As a result the airbag may not deploy as intended during a frontal collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles check bolts are present for tightness and fit new bolts where required.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-05-19

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/15f1a056-d88b-469d-8835-f90e4481c748