Vauxhall Zafira: Risk Of Fire
Vauxhall is recalling 231,572 Zafira vehicles due to a fire risk involving the heater fan resistor thermal fuse. Under certain conditions, the fuse can fail and potentially cause a fire. The manufacturer will replace the resistor fuse with a modified version, install new windscreen moulding, and replace the heater motor assembly where needed.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL ZAFIRA. Units affected: 231,572
- Reason
- In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire. Remedy: Replace the resistor fuse with modified type. Fit new moulding to base of windscreen and where not already done so replace heater motor assembly.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-05-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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