Vauxhall Corsa Recall R/1993/036: Possible Chafing Of Wiring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 1993
- Launched
- 12,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/036
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Corsa vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1993. Under certain conditions the alternator feed wire/terminal may contact the clutch cable and the instrument panel harness may chafe against the steering column. The dealer will reposition the alternator terminal and secure the wiring harnesses in the bulkhead area away from moving parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the alternator feed wire/terminal may contact the clutch cable and the instrument panel harness may chafe against the steering column. Either of these concerns could lead to short circuiting and.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING Defect: Under certain conditions the alternator feed wire/terminal may contact the clutch cable and the instrument panel harness may chafe against the steering column. Either of these concerns could lead to short circuiting and. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles reposition the alternator terminal and secure the wiring harnesses in the bulkhead area away from moving parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to short circuiting and.
The Fix
The dealer will reposition the alternator terminal and secure the wiring harnesses in the bulkhead area away from moving parts.
Are You Affected?
Corsa built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1993 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 12,000 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?
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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/1993/036. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Astra L, Corsa, Grandland, MokkaVauxhall fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/282 | |
| Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland and 3 moreVauxhall DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/245 | |
| Combo, CorsaAutonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/209 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1992/071 on 4 Jan 1993, for possible cracking in steering drop arm and bracket. The one launched after it was R/1993/051 on 13 Sep 1993, for engine wiring harness may chafe on power steering pump pulley. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/036, launched 28 May 1993. 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.