May 2019 DVSA recall round-up: Fire risk forces Vauxhall to recall 234,000 Zafiras

Published 29 May 2019

Vauxhall is recalling 234,931 cars due to an electric fault that may present a fire risk.

The UK recall affects thousands Zafira B models built between 2004 and 2014. Vauxhall says movement within the wiring harness connector (to the fan speed resistor) may lead to electrical stress and heat damage.

Vauxhall dealers will contact owners within the next few weeks to replace the heating and ventilation system wiring harness, with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points.

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Kia dealers have also issued a safety notice for over 5000 Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models. The recall note states that a reduction of contact pressure on the main relay could cause heat to build-up in the main power relay assembly.

Peugeot has issued a safety bulletin for 2686 vehicles, after it found a problem with the diesel particulate filter (DPF). The recall affects the 308 hatchback and the 2008, 3008 and 5008 crossover models. Peugeot says a plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the DPF.

Mazda is also recalling 19,467 vehicles due to an electrical problem. The issue affects Mazda 3 models built between 2015 and 2017, with the front windscreen wipers potentially failing due to a defect in the relay.

Latest DVSA recalls

Recall number	Make	Model	Problem	Build start	Build end
R/2019/115	Hyundai	Kona	A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.	April 2017	Sept 2018
R/2019/167	Kia	Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid	A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA).	Nov 2016	Sept 2017
R/2019/123	Lexus	ES, UX	There is a possibility that the emergency calling system has not been activated.	Oct 2018	March 2019
R/2019/148	Mazda	3	The front windscreen wipers may become inoperable due to a defect in the relay.	July 2015	July 2017
R/2019/136	Peugeot	308, 2008, 3008, 5008	A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the diesel particle filter (DPF).	Oct 2016	June 2018
R/2019/151	Porsche	Panamera	Possible short circuits in the heater blower control unit.	July 2009	Sept 2016
R/2019/122	Toyota	Corolla, RAV4	There is a possibility that the emergency calling system has not been activated.	Oct 2018	April 2019
R/2019/082	Vauxhall	Zafira B	Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress.	Nov 2004	Nov 2014
R/2019/135	Volvo	V60	A rear suspension link nut and screw may not have been correctly assembled.	Sept 2018	April 2019
R/2019/128	Volvo	XC90	An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak.	April 2014	May 2019