Zafira

Defect

A front seat side air bag may not deploy as intended

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the airbag module assembly

Defect

The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possiblility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.

Defect

In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire.

Remedy

Replace the resistor fuse with modified type. Fit new moulding to base of windscreen and where not already done so replace heater motor assembly.

Defect

Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. Vauxhall has presented the evidence to DVSA and analysis has determined the root cause is improper repair to heater blower motor resistors. These actions are outside of Vauxhall�s design specifications and authorised maintenance processes.

Remedy

At the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition.

Defect

The steering column intermediate shaft may have a loose press fit on the upper joint yoke. If left increased free play and a knocking noise will develop which if ignored could lead to loss of steering.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new intermediate steering shaft.

Defect

It has been identified that during production an incorrect torque was applied to the trailer hitch fitting bolts.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the trailer hitch bolts replaced and tightened to the correct torque.

Defect

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.

Defect

Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement pipe.

Defect

The diesel engine fuel feed and return metal pipes may fracture and leak if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace the original fuel pipes with ones of improved specification.