Vauxhall Insignia B Recall R/2018/235: The Clip Of A Fuel Line Bundle May Chafe Against The Fuel Pump Return Hose, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

6 Sep 2018

Launched

2,833

vehicles in the UK

E181800110 (18-C-077)

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Vauxhall recalled Insignia B vehicles built between 19 January 2017 and 4 September 2017. On a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180, and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

On a certain number of Insignia B: Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE CLIP OF A FUEL LINE BUNDLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RETURN HOSE Defect: On a certain number of Insignia B - Model Year 18 the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump hose resulting in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire. Remedy: Vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180� and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in fuel leaks and in the worst case in a risk of fire.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: vauxhall Authorised Repairers will check the hose routing to turn the clip by 180, and to replace the hose and add a grommet to the fuel hose if necessary on all affected vehicles where the hose has signs of damage or leakage.

Are You Affected?

Insignia B built between 19 January 2017 and 4 September 2017 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,833 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 E181800110 (18-C-077) or the DVSA reference R/2018/235. 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/2018/190 on 24 Jul 2018, for piping seam of front seat does not open if air bag is deployed. The one launched after it was R/2018/269 on 5 Oct 2018, for model may be affected by unexpected opening of the hood while driving. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/235, launched 6 September 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.