Vauxhall Zafira Recall R/2000/133: Potential Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2000
- Launched
- 605
- vehicles in the UK
- 00-C-42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Zafira vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001. Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak. The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK Defect: Defective crimping of fuel return hose to metal pipe connector may result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement pipe.
Are You Affected?
Zafira built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 605 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 00-C-42 or the DVSA reference R/2000/133. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| Insignia, ZafiraPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/138 | |
| ZafiraRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2016/104 | |
| ZafiraRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/245 | |
| ZafiraSteering may fail | Urgent | R/2010/032 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2000/049 on 14 Jul 2000, for front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve. The one launched after it was R/2001/004 on 9 Feb 2001, for seat belt latching concern. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2000 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/133, launched 14 December 2000. 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.