Vauxhall Antara recalls
6 official safety recalls for the Vauxhall Antara from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Fuel feed hose connector may disconnect
A fuel feed hose connector may partly or fully disconnect, causing a fuel leak and engine stall; in the worst case, an engine bay fire could result. The hose routing will be corrected, the connector retainer replaced and a warning sticker applied.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- on a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.
- Remedy
- to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part
Starter cable may overheat and cause starter failure
Thermal damage to the starter cable may cause the starter motor to fail while driving. The cable will be reworked and, if needed, the starter cable and its nut will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
- Defect
- Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.
- Remedy
- Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
DPF overheating may cause an engine compartment fire
If the DPF warning is ignored during active regeneration, the DPF and exhaust pipe may overheat and cause a fire at the lower engine compartment cover. The cover will be removed and discarded initially, then replaced with a new one when parts are available.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBILITY OF FIRE
- Defect
- In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.
Ignition wear may cause engine to start unexpectedly
Repeated key insertion may wear an ignition cylinder component, allowing the starter to crank unexpectedly. With the key in the off position and a gear engaged, the vehicle could move involuntarily. A modified ignition key cylinder will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY START INADVERTENTLY
- Defect
- Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.
Incorrect brake fluid may reduce braking performance
Incorrect brake fluid may corrode the ABS modulator, causing valves to stick, increased brake pedal travel and longer stopping distances. The modulator will be checked and the fluid replaced; a defective modulator will also be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
- Defect
- It is possible that a number of vehicles may have had the brake system filled with the incorrect brake fluid which can cause corrosion in the hydraulic ABS modulator. This can cause internal valves to stick which can result in possible longer brake pedal travel. In extreme cases this could result in increased brake pedal travel and stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check the ABS modulator and to replace the brake fluid. If found defective replace the hydraulic ABS modulator.
Intermediate steering shaft may disconnect
The intermediate steering shaft may be incorrectly coupled to the steering column and could disconnect in certain driving conditions, causing loss of steering control. A dealer will inspect it and reassemble it correctly if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
- Defect
- The intermediate steering shaft may not be correctly coupled to the steering column which in certain driving conditions could result in disconnection and loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary reassemble the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column correctly.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.