Vauxhall Cavalier Recall R/1992/063: Possible Tyre Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Nov 1992
- Launched
- 5,966
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/063
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Cavalier vehicles built between 1 November 1992 and 30 November 1992. 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 dealer will replace where any tyres from the affected batch are found they. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE TYRE FAILURE 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of adhesion between.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where any tyres from the affected batch are found they.
Are You Affected?
Cavalier built between 1 November 1992 and 30 November 1992 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 5,966 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/063. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| ComboVauxhall Combo (K9) wrong wheel bolts | Book soon | R/2026/004 | |
| Combo, Corsa F, MokkaVauxhall Corsa Mokka Combo ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/451 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1992/052 on 12 Oct 1992, for lack of weld penetration of roadwheel seam welds. The one launched after it was R/1992/071 on 4 Jan 1993, for possible cracking in steering drop arm and bracket. You can also see every Vauxhall recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/063, launched 27 November 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.