Vauxhall Astra Recall R/2015/016: Short Circuit With Possibility That Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 681
- vehicles in the UK
- 15-C-004
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Astra vehicles built between 27 February 2009 and 1 December 2010. If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT WITH POSSIBILITY THAT FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: If the radiator-cooling fan becomes blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the cooling fan module and in the worst case potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to programme the Engine Control Module with the latest software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Astra built between 27 February 2009 and 1 December 2010 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 681 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 15-C-004 or the DVSA reference R/2015/016. 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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| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
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| 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/2014/189 on 30 Jan 2015, for possibility of fire. The one launched after it was R/2015/032 on 25 Feb 2015, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/016, launched 6 February 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.