Vauxhall Vivaro C: Water Ingress Through Wheel Arches Into Passenger Compartment

Vauxhall is recalling 75 Vivaro C vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because water can leak into the passenger compartment through poorly sealed wheel arches, which may cause the airbag system to malfunction. The fix involves sealing the wheel arch seams and replacing the wiring harness and airbag control unit if needed.

Recalling firm
VAUXHALL
Product
Vehicles: VAUXHALL VIVARO C. Units affected: 75
Reason
Water ingress into the passenger compartment due to poor wheel arch sealing may lead to airbag malfunction Remedy: Seal the wheel arch body seams. Replace wiring harness and airbag control unit if necessary
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-02-11
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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