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Vauxhall

Cavalier

3 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

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Vauxhall Cavalier

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  1. 1) POSSIBLE STATIC SPARKING DURING REFUELLING (ASTRA MODELS ONLY) 2) AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOY

    R/1995/012 · 24 Mar 1995

    24 Mar 1995

    Defect

    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

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 1991 – 28 Feb 1995

    ~601,131 vehicles affected

  2. WIRING MAY CHAFE ON BRAKE PIPE

    R/1994/024 · 28 May 1994

    28 May 1994

    Defect

    As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. This could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified clip to the wiring harness. Additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe.

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 1992 – 31 Mar 1994

    ~32,770 vehicles affected

  3. POSSIBLE TYRE FAILURE

    R/1992/063 · 27 Nov 1992

    27 Nov 1992

    Defect

    Certain vehicles within the chassis range specified may have been fitted with examples of a batch of Dunlop tyres which are the subject of a recall. The tyres were affected by a contaminant during manufacture which could cause loss of adhesion between

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the tyres. Where any tyres from the affected batch are found they will be replaced.

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    Built 1 Nov 1992 – 30 Nov 1992

    ~5,966 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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