Vauxhall Viva: Risk Of Driveshaft Failure
Vauxhall Viva Driveshaft Recall Vauxhall is recalling 126 Viva and Opel Karl vehicles because the driveshafts may corrode and break due to insufficient coating during manufacturing. If a driveshaft fractures, the vehicle will lose power to the wheels, though steering and braking will continue to work. The fix involves replacing both driveshafts on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL VIVA, VAUXHALL OPEL KARL. Units affected: 126
- Reason
- Due to insufficient coating during manufacture the drive-shafts) may corrode and fracture. In the event that the drive-shaft is fractured the vehicle loses drive but steering and braking will be still be available. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace both drive shafts.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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