Vauxhall Antara Recall R/2016/264: Possibility Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 5,003
- vehicles in the UK
- 16-C-101
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Antara vehicles built between 1 November 2013 and 9 June 2015. Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FIRE Defect: Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable. Remedy: Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.
Are You Affected?
Antara built between 1 November 2013 and 9 June 2015 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 5,003 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-101 or the DVSA reference R/2016/264. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntaraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/126 | |
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2015/137 | |
| AntaraEngine may start inadvertently | Low | R/2015/113 | |
| AntaraBrake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/095 | |
| AntaraLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2010/002 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2016/274 on 28 Dec 2016, for front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2016/267 on 30 Jan 2017, for seat belt may not function correctly. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/264, launched 13 January 2017. 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.