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Handbrake problem on a Vauxhall Meriva - Is this normal?

I have 2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7-litre diesel, and when parked on a gradient (and starting) the handbrake has released by itself, causing the car to roll downhill. Unless you are looking outside you are unaware this has happened

Asked on 1 December 2012 by jacktglover

Answered by Honest John

Standard problem with the model and with other Vauxhalls that should be the subject of a VOSA vehicle safety recall, but has not been. Scream at VOSA.

Tags: recalls handbrakes vosa

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