Vauxhall Antara: Fuel May Leak

Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling approximately 4,697 Antara vehicles from model years 2007-2010 with 2.0L diesel engines because a fuel feed hose connector may become partially or completely disconnected, causing fuel leaks. A fuel leak can cause the engine to stall and potentially result in an engine bay fire, though no fires have been reported to date. Dealers will inspect and reroute the fuel hose, replace the connector retainer, and apply a warning sticker indicating the retainer is single-use.

Recalling firm

VAUXHALL

Product

Vehicles: VAUXHALL ANTARA. Units affected: 4,697

Reason

on a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires. Remedy: to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-05-10

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2f644daa-05dd-403c-a86d-6b1f94911cc7