Vauxhall Vectra C Recall R/2006/088: Heated Washer Nozzle May Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 1,220
- vehicles in the UK
- 06C014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vectra C vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 30 December 2006. Moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. In the worse case a fire may ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEATED WASHER NOZZLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the heated washer nozzle housing and cause a short circuit of the heating elements. In the worse case a fire may ensue. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: heated washer nozzle may short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to disconnect the heated washer nozzle housings.
Are You Affected?
Vectra C built between 1 January 2004 and 30 December 2006 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 1,220 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 06C014 or the DVSA reference R/2006/088. 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/2006/052 on 17 May 2006, for airbag may inadvertently deploy. The one launched after it was R/2006/107 on 27 Jul 2006, for rear alloy road wheel may fracture. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/088, launched 14 June 2006. 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.