Vauxhall Adam: Loss Of Steering Control

Vauxhall is recalling 207,654 Adam and Corsa D vehicles because the steering intermediate shaft may not meet specifications and could break while driving, resulting in loss of steering control. Affected vehicles should not be driven until an official Vauxhall dealer inspects and replaces the shaft if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
VAUXHALL
Product
Vehicles: VAUXHALL ADAM, VAUXHALL CORSA D. Units affected: 207,654
Reason
THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECOMMENDED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE NOT DRIVEN UNTIL CHECKED BY THEIR OFFICIAL AGENTS. The steering system may not have been produced according to specification. There is a risk that the steering intermediate shaft may break while driving resulting in the loss of steering control. Remedy: The affected vehicles must not be driven until a new intermediate shaft that does meet the manufacturer's specification has been fitted.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2014-09-29
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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