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Vauxhall - Model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving
Official notice
5 Oct 2018
Last checked
5 Oct 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Vauxhall - Model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving. Model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving Published 2018-10-05.
What to do now
Check operation and repair if required.
Units affected
6,167
Recall number
R-2018-269
Official notice
2018-10-05
The hazard
The hazard
Model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Vauxhall. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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