VAUXHALL announced a problem with the Vectra C & Signum affecting a total of 236,284 vehicles.
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. Vehicles built from 1/1/2002 to 12/31/2007 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. 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.
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest VAUXHALL dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
