Vauxhall Astra Recall R/1993/051: Engine Wiring Harness May Chafe On Power Steering Pump Pulley, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 1993
- Launched
- 14,452
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/051
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Astra vehicles built between 4 September 1992 and 29 January 1993. The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard. The dealer will secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE ON POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY Defect: The engine wiring harness may chafe on the power steering pump pulley resulting in a possible fire hazard. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions. At the same time the wiring will be checked for damage and where this has occurred it will be rectified as required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a possible fire hazard.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the wiring harness with cable ties as per the manufacturers instructions.
Are You Affected?
Astra built between 4 September 1992 and 29 January 1993 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 14,452 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/1993/051. 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, GrandlandVauxhall Astra Grandland fuel pipe leakage | Urgent | R/2025/055 | |
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| Astra, MerivaFront passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2016/274 | |
| AstraPossibility of vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2016/023 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1993/036 on 28 May 1993, for possible chafing of wiring. The one launched after it was R/1994/024 on 28 May 1994, for wiring may chafe on brake pipe. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/051, launched 13 September 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.