Vauxhall Zafira B Recall R/2019/082: Movement Of Wiring Harness Connector To Fan Speed Resistor May Lead To Connector Plug…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 234,931
- vehicles in the UK
- E181801310 (19-C-050)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Zafira B vehicles built between 2 November 2004 and 4 November 2014. Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress. The dealer will replacement the heating & ventilation system wiring harness with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOVEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO FAN SPEED RESISTOR MAY LEAD TO CONNECTOR PLUG TERMINALS BECOMING HEAT DAMAGED Defect: Movement of the wiring harness connector to the fan speed resistor can in rare circumstances lead to electrical stress. Remedy: Replacement the heating & ventilation system wiring harness with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to cONNECTOR PLUG TERMINALS BECOMING HEAT DAMAGED.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement the heating & ventilation system wiring harness with a redesigned connector plug and additional mounting points.
Are You Affected?
Zafira B built between 2 November 2004 and 4 November 2014 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 234,931 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 E181801310 (19-C-050) or the DVSA reference R/2019/082. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zafira BPotential melting and fires within the blower motor regulator | Urgent | R/2018/214 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/117 on 10 Apr 2019, for vehicles may deliver a higher diesel particulate rate than specified. The one launched after it was R/2019/164 on 15 May 2019, for the parking brake lever may not lock or may disengage after application. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, the Vauxhall Zafira recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/082, launched 25 April 2019. 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.