Vauxhall Combi, Corsa, Corsavan Recall R/1997/098: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 May 1998
- Launched
- 26,000
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/098
- DVSA reference
Vauxhall recalled Combi, Corsa, Corsavan vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996. Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: Under certain conditions the engine wiring harness may touch the bonnet hinge. With prolonged chafing this may lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a possible electrical short circuit and if not dealt with eventual combustion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the engine wiring harness re-routed and secured clear of the bonnet hinge.
Are You Affected?
Combi, Corsa, Corsavan built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 26,000 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/1997/098. 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/1998/016 on 17 Feb 1998, for failure of parking brake cable. The one launched after it was R/1999/037 on 14 Jun 1999, for loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/098, launched 22 May 1998. 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.