Vauxhall Corsavan: Possible Fire Risk
Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling approximately 78,000 Corsavan, Combi, and Corsa vehicles because the engine wiring harness may contact the bonnet hinge, which could cause it to wear through and create an electrical short circuit that may lead to fire. The fix involves rerouting and securing the wiring harness away from the hinge. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL CORSAVAN, VAUXHALL COMBI, VAUXHALL CORSA. Units affected: 78,000
- Reason
- Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1998-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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