Vauxhall Viva recalls

1 official safety recall for the Vauxhall Viva, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. 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. Driveshafts may corrode and fracture

    Reported April 22, 2016Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/09063 vehicles affected

    Insufficient coating may allow the driveshafts to corrode and fracture, causing loss of drive; steering and braking will remain available. Both driveshafts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF DRIVESHAFT FAILURE
    Defect
    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.

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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