Vauxhall Astra: Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid
Vauxhall Astra and Zafira Brake Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling approximately 4,874 Astra and Zafira vehicles because certain brake calliper pistons from a specific production batch may release hot hydrogen gas into the brake fluid. Vehicles with affected calliper units will have them replaced with quality-assured parts. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL ASTRA, VAUXHALL ZAFIRA. Units affected: 4,874
- Reason
- As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-08-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7cd48656-096b-47fd-b0b9-538d2c9f9b58