Vauxhall Corsa D Recall R/2017/021: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

10 Feb 2017

Launched

4,046

vehicles in the UK

17-C-009

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Corsa D vehicles built between 3 July 2012 and 3 September 2014. There is the possibility of water penetration into the vent hose resulting in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles add a spray deflector to avoid water ingress into the vent hose replace the electronic vacuum pump/relay box assembly and apply special grease to the electrical terminals. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is the possibility of water penetration into the vent hose resulting in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box. In the worst case a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: There is the possibility of water penetration into the vent hose resulting in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box. In the worst case a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles add a spray deflector to avoid water ingress into the vent hose replace the electronic vacuum pump/relay box assembly and apply special grease to the electrical terminals.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in water ingress into the vacuum pump over the wire harness and into the relay box.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles add a spray deflector to avoid water ingress into the vent hose replace the electronic vacuum pump/relay box assembly and apply special grease to the electrical terminals.

Are You Affected?

Corsa D built between 3 July 2012 and 3 September 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,046 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 17-C-009 or the DVSA reference R/2017/021. 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/2016/267 on 30 Jan 2017, for seat belt may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/292 on 13 Feb 2017, for steering rack may fracture. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2017/021, launched 10 February 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.