Vauxhall Zafira Recall R/2016/104: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 2016
- Launched
- 231,572
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-050
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Zafira vehicles built between 10 February 2005 and 24 October 2014. In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire. The dealer will replace the resistor fuse with modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: In the event the heater fan resistor thermal fuse is affected by a combination of several factors there is a possible risk of fire. Remedy: Replace the resistor fuse with modified type. Fit new moulding to base of windscreen and where not already done so replace heater motor assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the resistor fuse with modified type.
Are You Affected?
Zafira built between 10 February 2005 and 24 October 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 231,572 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 16-C-050 or the DVSA reference R/2016/104. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra, Meriva, Mokka, ZafiraFront seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly | Urgent | R/2017/027 | |
| Insignia, ZafiraPossible loss of steering control | Urgent | R/2016/138 | |
| ZafiraRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/245 | |
| ZafiraSteering may fail | Urgent | R/2010/032 | |
| ZafiraIncorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts | Low | R/2005/137 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2016/101 on 19 May 2016, for airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2016/140 on 1 Jul 2016, for risk of fire. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/104, launched 28 May 2016. 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.