Vehicle recall R/2002/056

Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Zafira recall: Possible contamination of brake fluid

DVSA recall R/2002/056 names the Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Zafira. It was launched 22 August 2002. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/056
Launched: 22 August 2002
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 02-C-10
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2,437 on each model line

What can go wrong

As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.

The fix

Affected vehicles are being recalled for on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicle equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2,437. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Astra	not recorded	2,437
Vauxhall Zafira	not recorded	2,437

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2000/133 Potential fuel leak 14 December 2000, Vauxhall Zafira
R/2000/049 Front driver/co-driver seat locking mechanism may become inoperatve 14 July 2000, Vauxhall Astra
R/2000/013 Possibility of fuel leakage 25 April 2000, Vauxhall Zafira
R/1999/098 Remote possibility of brake fluid contamination 17 April 2000, Vauxhall Astra
R/2004/214 Incorrect gear and steering knuckle fitted 16 March 2005, Vauxhall Astra
R/2005/137 Incorrect torque applied to trailer hitch fitting bolts 17 November 2005, Vauxhall Zafira

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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