Vauxhall Zafira cars recalled for a second time over fire risk

Posted by: Neil Murphy | Posted on: February 19th, 2017 | 0 Comments

Around 234,000 cars have been recalled due to engine problems that can result in the cars bursting into flames.

The cars which were originally recalled by Vauxhall in December are thought by the manufacturer to have problems with the car’s blower motor resistor. In December, Vauxhall said it was taking “preventative action” after the recall, however with the problem persisting, the cars have been recalled again.

Vauxhall have released a statement regarding the problem;

“While the current action achieves the objective of returning vehicles to their original condition, after extensive investigations we have decided to go further and improve the overall robustness of the system. We will, therefore, be initiating a second recall to replace the current soldered fuse resistor with a wax fuse resistor so reducing the opportunity for manipulation.”When the recalls are complete, all vehicles will have a new wax fuse resistor, a new blower motor and a new moulding at the base of the windscreen to address water ingress.”

Vauxhall urges owners to bring the cars back to the local dealerships so they can carry out the repairs needed.