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| Vauxhall warns over Corsa steering problem | Vauxhall warns over Corsa steering problem |
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| Carmaker Vauxhall has warned owners of 3,000 of its cars not to drive them due to a steering problem. | Carmaker Vauxhall has warned owners of 3,000 of its cars not to drive them due to a steering problem. |
| The company said the vehicles affected were Adam, Corsa and Corsavan models registered since May this year. | The company said the vehicles affected were Adam, Corsa and Corsavan models registered since May this year. |
| There was an issue with a part used in the steering column that did not meet company standards, it said. | There was an issue with a part used in the steering column that did not meet company standards, it said. |
| Opel, owned by US giant General Motors, issued a similar warning to its customers, saying 8,000 of its Adam and Corsa cars should be checked. | Opel, owned by US giant General Motors, issued a similar warning to its customers, saying 8,000 of its Adam and Corsa cars should be checked. |
| Vauxhall said that, "as a precaution, these vehicles should not be driven prior to inspection." | Vauxhall said that, "as a precaution, these vehicles should not be driven prior to inspection." |
| "Vauxhall puts the safety and convenience of its customers first and as this condition concerns their safety, the company is taking immediate action." | "Vauxhall puts the safety and convenience of its customers first and as this condition concerns their safety, the company is taking immediate action." |
| Customers can call for advice on 0800 026 0034, from 09.30 on Saturday. | |
| The carmaker said it had discovered the fault during routine testing and, as far as it was aware, no accident or injury had been caused by the problem. | The carmaker said it had discovered the fault during routine testing and, as far as it was aware, no accident or injury had been caused by the problem. |
| Have you experienced any problems with your Vauxhall Adam, Corsa or Corsavan? You can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you experienced any problems with your Vauxhall Adam, Corsa or Corsavan? You can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |