Vauxhall Astra, Zafira Recall R/2002/056: Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 2,437
- vehicles in the UK
- 02-C-10
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra, Zafira vehicles. As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID Defect: As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible contamination of brake fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
Astra, Zafira may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,437 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 campaign code 02-C-10 or the DVSA reference R/2002/056. 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/2001/170 on 19 Dec 2001, for seat adjuster concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/082 on 9 Sep 2002, for drivers air bag concern. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/056, launched 22 August 2002. 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.