Vauxhall Astra, Cavalier, Combo And 2 More Recall R/1995/012: 1) Possible Static Sparking During Refuelling (ASTRA Models Only) 2) Air Bag System May…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

24 Mar 1995

Launched

601,131

vehicles in the UK

R/1995/012

DVSA reference

Vauxhall recalled Astra, Cavalier, Combo and 2 more vehicles built between 1 August 1991 and 28 February 1995. 1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible. The recall notice describes the fix as: a) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

1. During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: 1) POSSIBLE STATIC SPARKING DURING REFUELLING (ASTRA MODELS ONLY) 2) AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: 1) During refuelling the flow of fuel can cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking. 2) On some vehicles an electrical connector plug in the air bag system may not be correctly possible Remedy: A) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause static electricity to build up in the tank filler neck with the possibility of static sparking.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: a) The fitting of a metal earthing clamp to the lower end of the metal ring for the fuel filler cap to ensure a conductive connection between the filler neck and the vehicle body. B) Checking that in potentially affected vehicles the subject elect.

Are You Affected?

Astra, Cavalier, Combo and 2 more built between 1 August 1991 and 28 February 1995 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 601,131 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/012. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1994/024 on 28 May 1994, for wiring may chafe on brake pipe. The one launched after it was R/1996/012 on 12 Feb 1996, for fuel tank protection. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/1995/012, launched 24 March 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.