VAUXHALL VECTRA C ( 01/01/2002 – 31/12/2007) DEFECT: 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.
| Recall Launch Date | 07/04/2008 |
| Recall No. | R/2008/014 |
| Models Affected | Vectra C & Signum |
| Manufacturer Ref | 08R002 |
| VIN Start | 21017709 |
| VIN end | 71106592 |
| Build Start | 01/01/2002 |
| Build end | 31/12/2007 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 236284 |
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