Vauxhall Astra Recall R/2014/189: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 48,155
- vehicles in the UK
- 14-c-073
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra vehicles built between 19 May 2009 and 15 April 2011. In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. The dealer will check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case could potentially result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: In the first instance the battery cover must be removed to prevent overheating of the wiring/module. The cover should be disposed of and must not be refitted at any time. Check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module. This is now closed and superceeded by 16-C-004
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway In approximately in 4 to 6 months-time an adapter wiring harness will become available and Authorised Repairers will be instructed to install this harness to the cooling fan module.
Are You Affected?
Astra built between 19 May 2009 and 15 April 2011 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 48,155 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 14-c-073 or the DVSA reference R/2014/189. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Astra, GrandlandVauxhall Astra Grandland fuel pipe leakage | Urgent | R/2025/055 | |
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| Astra, MerivaFront passenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2016/274 | |
| AstraPossibility of vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2016/023 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2014/178 on 23 Jan 2015, for seat belt may open inadvertently in the event of a crash. The one launched after it was R/2015/016 on 6 Feb 2015, for short circuit with possibility that fire may occur. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/189, launched 30 January 2015. 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.