Vauxhall Cavalier Recall R/1994/024: Wiring May Chafe On Brake Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 1994
- Launched
- 32,770
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/024
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Cavalier vehicles built between 1 March 1992 and 31 March 1994. As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. The dealer will additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. This could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIRING MAY CHAFE ON BRAKE PIPE Defect: As a result of engine movement a wiring harness may chafe on a steel brake pipe adjacent to the brake master cylinder. This could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified clip to the wiring harness. Additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause short circuiting and possible loss of braking efficiency should the brake fluid temperature rise as a result.
The Fix
The dealer will additionally the harness will be sheathed for additional protection in the area adjacent to the brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
Cavalier built between 1 March 1992 and 31 March 1994 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 32,770 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/1994/024. 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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This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1993/051 on 13 Sep 1993, for engine wiring harness may chafe on power steering pump pulley. The one launched after it was R/1995/012 on 24 Mar 1995, for 1) possible static sparking during refuelling (ASTRA models only) 2) air bag system may…. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/024, launched 28 May 1994. 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.