Vauxhall Antara Recall R/2018/126: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 May 2018
- Launched
- 4,697
- vehicles in the UK
- E172130860 / (18-C-040)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Antara vehicles. On a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007: 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. The recall notice describes the fix as: to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007: 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: on a certain number of Antara (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires. Remedy: to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine bay fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part.
Are You Affected?
Antara may be included. Vauxhall estimates 4,697 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 E172130860 / (18-C-040) or the DVSA reference R/2018/126. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntaraPossibility of fire | Urgent | R/2016/264 | |
| 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/2018/107 on 4 May 2018, for outer rear seatbelts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point. The one launched after it was R/2018/136 on 18 May 2018, for on board diagnostic system may malfunction. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/126, launched 10 May 2018. 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.