Vauxhall Grandland: Vauxhall Dv5r Engines Camshaft Chain.
Vauxhall is recalling approximately 33,830 vehicles including the Grandland, Corsa, Combo, Crossland, and Vivaro models due to a potential issue with the camshaft drive chain wearing prematurely, which could cause abnormal engine noise or chain breakage. The manufacturer will address this through a software update to improve oil pressure, an inspection of engine noise, and replacement of the chain if needed, or an oil change to a higher viscosity formula if no problems are found. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL GRANDLAND, VAUXHALL CORSA, VAUXHALL COMBO, VAUXHALL CROSSLAND, VAUXHALL VIVARO, VAUXHALL ASTRA, VAUXHALL MOKKA. Units affected: 49,060
- Reason
- Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-07-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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