Vauxhall Adam recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Adam from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Engine emissions control may exceed NOx limits

    Reported April 8, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/070107,962 vehicles affected

    The lambda control may not keep NOx emissions within limits over the vehicle’s lifetime. The engine management software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED
    Defect
    lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
    Remedy
    An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.

  2. Sunroof glass may lose adhesion

    Reported April 20, 2017Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2017/16910,168 vehicles affected

    A supplier printing process issue may reduce adhesion over the vehicle's lifetime, allowing the glass roof to become insecure. Additional fixation will be added to secure it as an interim measure.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH
    Defect
    A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process caused a high viscosity in the black print which might lead to a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime.
    Remedy
    Until such time a final remedy is determined affected vehicles will have additional fixation added to secure the glass roof to the vehicle.as an interim measure

  3. Sunroof glass panel may detach

    Reported April 20, 2017Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2017/12110,168 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing deviation may cause the sunroof panel's adhesive bond to weaken over time, allowing the panel to detach. The adhesive connection between the panel and vehicle body will be reworked.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUNROOF GLASS PANEL INSECURE
    Defect
    A deviation in the supplier manufacturing printing process on the glass panel caused may cause a loss of adhesion over vehicle lifetime. This may cause the sunroof panel to detach.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles rework the adhesive connection between the sunroof panel and the vehicle body.

  4. Handbrake may disengage

    Reported March 27, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/1113,060 vehicles affected

    Contamination may prevent the handbrake pawl from latching correctly, allowing the handbrake to disengage. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE
    Defect
    Due to a possible contamination of the tooth segment the handbrake pawl may not latch correctly. This may cause the handbrake to disengage.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles Replace the parking brake lever assembly.

  5. Driver airbag may not deploy as intended

    Reported March 17, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/0292 vehicles affected

    The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended. The airbag module assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

  6. Steering rack may fracture

    Reported February 13, 2017Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/2929,999 vehicles affected

    The steering rack's toothed section may break under heavy force, such as during slow speed manoeuvring. The rack build date will be checked and racks from the affected batch replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    Due to a manufacturing process deviation the toothed rack of the steering gear might break under extensive force application i.e. when manoeuvring at slow speed.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the build date of the steering rack. Where the steering rack is proved to be from the affected batch the steering rack will be replaced.

  7. Steering connection may come loose and cause loss of control

    Reported December 4, 2015Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2015/234842 vehicles affected

    The connection between the steering knuckle and lower control arm may be assembled incorrectly and become insecure, potentially making the vehicle uncontrollable. Both sides will be inspected and reassembled correctly where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STABILITY
    Defect
    The connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm may not be assembled correctly. If this condition is evident the connection could become insecure. The event can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in which case the vehicle is no longer controllable.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the connection between the steering knuckle and the lower control arm on both sides of the vehicle. Where necessary the connection will be reassembled correctly.

  8. Steering rack gears may crack

    Reported August 28, 2015Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/17226,649 vehicles affected

    Steering rack gears may crack over time, potentially causing loss of steering control. The steering gear assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
    Defect
    The gears within the steering rack may not have been manufactured to the correct specification which may allow them to crack over a period of time. Prolonged use could cause loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace steering gear assembly

  9. Alloy wheels may crack and become insecure

    Reported March 23, 2015Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2015/06837 vehicles affected

    The wheels may crack at high mileages, reducing wheel bolt clamping force and potentially causing a wheel to detach. All four wheels will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    18 INCH ALLOY WHEELS MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    18 inch alloy wheels may develop cracking at high mileages in excess of 62000 miles. This may lead to a loss of clamping force at the wheel bolts and in a worse case scenario wheel detachment.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace all four wheels.

  10. Steering intermediate shaft may break

    Reported September 29, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/123207,654 vehicles affected

    The steering system may not meet specification, and the intermediate shaft could break while driving, causing loss of steering control. Do not drive the vehicle until an intermediate shaft that meets specification has been fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
    Defect
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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