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UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 24 Mar 1995VAUXHALL OMEGARef R/1995/012

    1) POSSIBLE STATIC SPARKING DURING REFUELLING (ASTRA MODELS ONLY) 2) AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible

    Remedy

    A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect

    Vehicles affected
    601,131
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 28 May 1994VAUXHALL CAVALIERRef R/1994/024

    WIRING MAY CHAFE ON BRAKE PIPE

    Defect

    As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. This could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified clip to the wiring harness. Additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    32,770
    Build start
    01 Mar 1992
    Build end
    31 Mar 1994
  • 13 Sept 1993VAUXHALL ASTRARef R/1993/051

    ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY

    Defect

    The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. At the same time the wiring will be checked for damage and where this has occurred it will be rectified as required.

    Vehicles affected
    14,452
    Build start
    04 Sept 1992
    Build end
    29 Jan 1993
  • 28 May 1993VAUXHALL CORSARef R/1993/036

    POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING

    Defect

    Under certain conditions the alternator feed wire/terminal may contact the clutch cable and the instrument panel harness may chafe against the steering column. Either of these concerns could lead to short circuiting and.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles reposition the alternator terminal and secure the wiring harnesses in the bulkhead area away from moving parts.

    Vehicles affected
    12,000
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 04 Jan 1993VAUXHALL SENATORRef R/1992/071

    POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET

    Defect

    Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    4,489
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 04 Jan 1993VAUXHALL OMEGARef R/1992/071

    POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET

    Defect

    Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    4,489
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 04 Jan 1993VAUXHALL CARLTONRef R/1992/071

    POSSIBLE CRACKING IN STEERING DROP ARM AND BRACKET

    Defect

    Cracking may occur in the steering drop arm or idler arm and bracket assembly which if not detected could ultimately affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the subject components. Any arms or brackets identified as belonging to the affected batches will be replaced with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    4,489
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 27 Nov 1992VAUXHALL CAVALIERRef R/1992/063

    POSSIBLE TYRE FAILURE

    Defect

    Certain vehicles within the chassis range specified may have been fitted with examples of a batch of Dunlop tyres which are the subject of a recall. The tyres were affected by a contaminant during manufacture which could cause loss of adhesion between

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the tyres. Where any tyres from the affected batch are found they will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,966
    Build start
    01 Nov 1992
    Build end
    30 Nov 1992
  • 12 Oct 1992VAUXHALL FRONTERARef R/1992/052

    LACK OF WELD PENETRATION OF ROADWHEEL SEAM WELDS

    Defect

    The seam weld joining the wheel disc to the wheel rim may lack penetration resulting in failure of the weld and eventual detachment of the road wheel.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the road wheels with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    1,059
    Build start
    01 Aug 1991
    Build end
    01 Jun 1992

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