Vauxhall Vectra Recall R/1997/042: Security Of Fuel Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jun 1997
- Launched
- 39,601
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/042
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Vectra vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 21 May 1996. In a small number of cases the fuel supply and/or return pipes may detach from their connection at the fuel tank. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the security of the supply and return pipes checked. Where any of the pipes is found to be insecure the securing clip and if necessary the tank sender unit will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In a small number of cases the fuel supply and/or return pipes may detach from their connection at the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECURITY OF FUEL PIPES Defect: In a small number of cases the fuel supply and/or return pipes may detach from their connection at the fuel tank. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the security of the supply and return pipes checked. Where any of the pipes is found to be insecure the securing clip and if necessary the tank sender unit will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: security of fuel pipes.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to have the security of the supply and return pipes checked. Where any of the pipes is found to be insecure the securing clip and if necessary the tank sender unit will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Vectra built between 1 January 1996 and 21 May 1996 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 39,601 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/1997/042. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signum, VectraRear axle hub may not be to specification | Book soon | R/2005/166 | |
| Signum, VectraRear exhaust pipe may move backwards slipping off the front pipe | Low | R/2004/148 | |
| VectraFixing bolts of the rear seat belt may not have been torqued according to specification | Urgent | R/2004/062 | |
| VectraFailure of parking brake cable | Urgent | R/1998/016 | |
| Astra LRisk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/196 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/1996/012 on 12 Feb 1996, for fuel tank protection. The one launched after it was R/1998/016 on 17 Feb 1998, for failure of parking brake cable. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/042, launched 5 June 1997. 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.