Vauxhall Vivaro Recall R/2019/423: Potential Chafing On The Fuel Tubes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 2,015
- vehicles in the UK
- E191902900 (20-C-001)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Vivaro vehicles built between 29 March 2019 and 23 December 2019. Some vehicles may have a chafing condition on the fuel pipes. The dealer will check and replace the fuel pipes as necessary add protectors to the pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a chafing condition on the fuel pipes.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL CHAFING ON THE FUEL TUBES Defect: Affected vehicles may have a chafing condition on the fuel pipes. Remedy: Check and replace the fuel pipes as necessary add protectors to the pipes
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential chafing on the fuel tubes.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the fuel pipes as necessary add protectors to the pipes.
Are You Affected?
Vivaro built between 29 March 2019 and 23 December 2019 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 2,015 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 E191902900 (20-C-001) or the DVSA reference R/2019/423. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo, VivaroWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/107 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/019 | |
| Combo, VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Combo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/007 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro (K0) Low In-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/498 | |
| VivaroVauxhall Vivaro rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/412 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2019/386 on 27 Nov 2019, for on vehicles without a passenger airbag the seat belt may not sufficiently retain the…. The one launched after it was R/2019/414 on 10 Feb 2020, for the clip of a fuel line bundle might chafe against the fuel pump. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/423, launched 10 January 2020. 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.