Vauxhall
Adam
11 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Vauxhall Adam
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THE LAMBDA CONTROL MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST/PRECISE ENOUGH AT HIGH SPEED
R/2019/070 · 8 Apr 2019
8 Apr 2019Defect
lambda control may result in NOx limit being exceeded during the vehicle lifetime.
Remedy
An engine management system software upgrade will be installed.
Build window
Built 5 Jan 2018 – 9 Apr 2019
~53,981 vehicles affected
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SUNROOF GLASS MAY DETACH
R/2017/169 · 20 Apr 2017
20 Apr 2017Defect
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
Build window
Built 4 Jun 2012 – 28 Oct 2016
~10,168 vehicles affected
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SUNROOF GLASS PANEL INSECURE
R/2017/121 · 20 Apr 2017
20 Apr 2017Defect
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.
Build window
Built 4 Jun 2012 – 28 Oct 2016
~10,168 vehicles affected
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HANDBRAKE MAY DISENGAGE
R/2017/111 · 27 Mar 2017
27 Mar 2017Defect
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.
Build window
Built 26 Aug 2016 – 23 Jan 2017
~1,530 vehicles affected
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DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2017/029 · 17 Mar 2017
17 Mar 2017Defect
The driver's air bag may not deploy as intended
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly
Build window
Built 25 Aug 2016 – 1 Dec 2016
~2 vehicles affected
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STEERING RACK MAY FRACTURE
R/2016/292 · 13 Feb 2017
13 Feb 2017Defect
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.
Build window
Built 18 Oct 2014 – 28 Jan 2015
~3,333 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF STABILITY
R/2015/234 · 4 Dec 2015
4 Dec 2015Defect
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.
Build window
Built 30 Jun 2014 – 28 Sep 2015
~421 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2015/172 · 28 Aug 2015
28 Aug 2015Defect
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
Build window
Built 23 Jun 2015 – 29 Jul 2015
~8,883 vehicles affected
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18 INCH ALLOY WHEELS MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2015/068 · 23 Mar 2015
23 Mar 2015Defect
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.
Build window
Built 21 Jun 2012 – 27 Feb 2015
~37 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2014/123 · 29 Sep 2014
29 Sep 2014Defect
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.
Build window
Built 6 Feb 2014 – 28 Sep 2014
~69,218 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2014/123 · 29 Sep 2014
29 Sep 2014Defect
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.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~69,218 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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