Vauxhall Zafira Recall R/2015/245: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

14 Dec 2015

Launched

234,921

vehicles in the UK

15-C-097

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Zafira vehicles built between 10 February 2005 and 24 October 2014. Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. The recall notice describes the fix as: at the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. Vauxhall has presented the evidence to DVSA and analysis has determined the root cause is improper repair to heater blower motor resistors. These actions are outside of Vauxhall,s design specifications and authorised maintenance processes.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Vauxhall has conducted an in depth investigation of fires in Zafira B models. Vauxhall has presented the evidence to DVSA and analysis has determined the root cause is improper repair to heater blower motor resistors. These actions are outside of Vauxhall�s design specifications and authorised maintenance processes. Remedy: At the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: at the request of DVSA Vauxhall is now reclassifying its ongoing rework activity to a safety recall. The recall entails replacing the resistor pack and any other faulty components to return the heating and ventilation system to its original design condition.

Are You Affected?

Zafira built between 10 February 2005 and 24 October 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 234,921 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Vauxhall.
2. Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 15-C-097 or the DVSA reference R/2015/245. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2015/234 on 4 Dec 2015, for loss of stability. The one launched after it was R/2015/257 on 9 Feb 2016, for loss of braking performance. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2015/245, launched 14 December 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.