Vauxhall Monterey Recall R/2004/176: Auxiliary Heater Harness Connector Could Over Heat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 2,593
- vehicles in the UK
- 04c47
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Monterey vehicles built between 1 October 1992 and 1 October 1999. The auxiliary heater harness connection could over heat or burn due to oxidization. The dealer will install heat shrink sleeves to the wining. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary heater harness connection could over heat or burn due to oxidization. In extreme cases it is possible that this could result in a thermal incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUXILIARY HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR COULD OVER HEAT Defect: It is possible that the auxiliary heater harness connection could over heat or burn due to oxidization. In extreme cases it is possible that this could result in a thermal incident. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and install heat shrink sleeves to the wining.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a thermal incident.
The Fix
The dealer will install heat shrink sleeves to the wining.
Are You Affected?
Monterey built between 1 October 1992 and 1 October 1999 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,593 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 04c47 or the DVSA reference R/2004/176. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MontereyEngine speed may increase unintentionally | Low | R/2011/143 | |
| MontereyPossibility of inner throttle cable sticking | Low | R/2004/106 | |
| Astra LRisk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/196 | |
| Corsa, Frontera, MokkaAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/072 | |
| Grandland X PHEVVauxhall Grandland x PHEV traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/380 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2004/170 on 5 Nov 2004, for steering wheel vibrating could impair control of the vehicle. The one launched after it was RCOMP/2004/007 on 26 Nov 2004, for iSOFIX connector might break due to material not being to specification. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/176, launched 24 November 2004. 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.