Vehicle recall R/2016/023

Vauxhall Astra recall: Possibility of vehicle fire

DVSA recall R/2016/023 names the Vauxhall Astra. It was launched 4 March 2016. It covers vehicles built 19 May 2009 to 15 April 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/023
Launched: 4 March 2016
Issued by: VAUXHALL
Manufacturer reference: 16-C-004
Vehicles: 48,157 across the lines below

What can go wrong

In the event the radiator cooling fan is blocked there is a risk that an electrical short circuit can occur. This in turn causes damage to the cooling fan module and in the most serious case could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

On affected vehicles check for presence of and if necessary remove battery cover. Ensure that the radiator cooling fan is not obstructed or blocked in anyway. Fit new additional wiring harness which will prevent damage to the radiator wiring harness.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Vauxhall Astra	19 May 2009 to 15 April 2011	48,157

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/2016/274 Front passenger airbag may not deploy as intended 28 December 2016, Vauxhall Meriva, Vauxhall Astra
R/2017/027 Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly 17 March 2017, Vauxhall Mokka, Vauxhall Zafira, Vauxhall Astra and others
R/2015/016 Short circuit with possibility that fire may occur 6 February 2015, Vauxhall Astra
R/2014/189 Possibility of fire 30 January 2015, Vauxhall Astra
R/2018/159 Possible oil leakage from turbo charger oil feed pipe 19 June 2018, Vauxhall Insignia, Vauxhall Astra
R/2018/174 Front brake hoses incorrectly installed 12 July 2018, Vauxhall Astra

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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.

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