Vauxhall Frontera Recall R/1996/012: Fuel Tank Protection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 1996
- Launched
- 40,042
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/012
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Frontera vehicles. In the event of an exhaust tail pipe fracture an unacceptably high level of heat radiation may occur in the area surrounding the fuel tank. The recall notice describes the fix as: the installation of a protective shield over the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of an exhaust tail pipe fracture an unacceptably high level of heat radiation may occur in the area surrounding the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL TANK PROTECTION Defect: In the event of an exhaust tail pipe fracture an unacceptably high level of heat radiation may occur in the area surrounding the fuel tank. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the installation of a protective shield over the fuel tank.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel tank protection.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the installation of a protective shield over the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Frontera may be included. Vauxhall estimates 40,042 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/1996/012. 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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| FronteraVauxhall Frontera brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/513 | |
| FronteraFrontera risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/362 | |
| FronteraLack of weld penetration of roadwheel seam welds | Book soon | R/1992/052 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1995/012 on 24 Mar 1995, for 1) possible static sparking during refuelling (ASTRA models only) 2) air bag system may…. The one launched after it was R/1997/042 on 5 Jun 1997, for security of fuel pipes. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/012, launched 12 February 1996. 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.