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Recall R/2008/014 — VAUXHALL VECTRA C — HANDBRAKE MAY PARTIALLY RELEASE

UK DVSA (vehicle recalls) · United Kingdom · 2008-04-07 · Safety recall

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Agency
UK DVSA (vehicle recalls)
Recall identifier
R/2008/014
Date of alert
2008-04-07
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Safety recall
Risk type
recall
Brand
VAUXHALL
Product category
vehicle
Product type
vehicle
Reported risk: Following a small number of complaints of Vauxhall Vectra and Signum vehicles rolling away due to allegedly defective handbrakes. Vauxhall engineers in conjunction with consultants and other bodies have conducted rigorous testing and found that provided the handbrake is applied correctly without depressing the release button the handbrake is perfectly safe. Remedy: In line with it's priority of continuous improvement recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified handbrake mechanism to reduce the possibility of a partial release.
Primary source: https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/VAUXHA

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