Vauxhall Astra: Risk Of Fire
Vauxhall Astra Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling 33,639 Astra vehicles with Z16XEP engines because the upper oil pressure switch can leak oil onto the exhaust manifold heat shield, which may cause the oil to ignite. The manufacturer will replace the upper oil pressure switch with a screw plug and install a modified oil pressure switch in a lower position.
- Recalling firm
- VAUXHALL
- Product
- Vehicles: VAUXHALL ASTRA. Units affected: 33,639
- Reason
- It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with the Z16XEP engine the upper oil pressure switch might release oil onto the exhaust manifold heat protection shield which could result in self ignition. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the upper oil pressure switch replaced by a screw plug. Additionally a modified oil pressure switch will be fitted in a lower position.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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