Vauxhall Corsa: 1) Possible Static Sparking During Refuelling (astra Models Only) 2) Air Bag System May Not Deploy

Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling over 3 million vehicles across multiple models due to two issues: static electricity can build up during refuelling in some cases, and on certain vehicles an electrical connector in the air bag system may not be properly connected. The recall affects Corsa, Combo, Omega, Cavalier, and Astra models in the United Kingdom. Remedies include fitting an earthing clamp to the fuel filler cap and checking air bag system electrical connectors on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

VAUXHALL

Product

Vehicles: VAUXHALL CORSA, VAUXHALL COMBO, VAUXHALL OMEGA, VAUXHALL CAVALIER, VAUXHALL ASTRA. Units affected: 3,005,655

Reason

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

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

1995-03-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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