I’m getting a lot of hits on this subject, probably due to the Watchdog programme which aired this week.
The situation is a little confused at the moment. A recall is already in effect for certain Corsa models made between 2006-2014, and this was the subject of a Watchdog report a couple of months ago. The latest report suggests all Corsa D and E models are implicated. This latter problem is not yet official (to my knowledge) and no recall is in effect.
The original problem affected a few thousand cars, whereas this new problem – if it is verified – implicates virtually all Corsas made since 2006. The problem is a similar one to that which caused Zafiras to be recalled.
DVSA is currently investigating based on the reports, and has advised Vauxhall to ensure customer safety in the meantime. Quite how Vauxhall will do that is not yet known, although if this FAQ is anything to go by, probably not a lot.
Corsas are used by a lot of ADIs – particularly those at BSM.