What Vauxhall Zafira are being recalled?

Zafira B vehicles
Car giant Vauxhall is sending out letters to hundreds of thousands of owners of its Zafira model warning them of a new fire risk. About 235,000 Zafira B vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2014 are to be recalled yet again.

What causes Zafira to catch fire?

The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency has acknowledged the root cause of the fires affecting Vauxhall Zafira B models. An improperly repaired thermal fuse in the heating and ventilation system, potentially affecting some 234,938 vehicles, has been identified as the cause for concern.

How safe is a Vauxhall Zafira?

The Zafira was awarded a five-star Euro NCAP rating, which makes it one of the market leaders for safety. Features include ABS, twin front, side and curtain airbags, active head restraints, electronic stability programme, understeer control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

When did Vauxhall stop making the Zafira?

2018
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer was one of the very best family cars you could buy a decade ago. However, it subsequently became clear that the market for spacious people carriers simply isn’t there anymore thanks to the monumental popularity of SUVs, so the Zafira was quietly taken out of production in 2018.

Which Vauxhall Zafira catches fire?

British carmaker Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira people carriers for a third time over new fears the vehicles could catch fire. Other cars from the Zafira B range were previously recalled in two stages in 2015 and 2016 after campaigners claimed more than 300 had burst into flames.

What’s the difference between Vauxhall Zafira and Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?

The Zafira Tourer was, in fact, the third iteration of the Zafira, and it was a longer and wider car than the first two generations, thereby offering more interior space. There’s also a higher-quality feel that pitches the car firmly against a newer generation of larger MPVs such as the Ford S-Max.

Which model of Zafira is catching fire?

Zafira B
British carmaker Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira people carriers for a third time over new fears the vehicles could catch fire. Other cars from the Zafira B range were previously recalled in two stages in 2015 and 2016 after campaigners claimed more than 300 had burst into flames.

How many miles will a Vauxhall Zafira do?

Most people sell the zafiras around 100k miles because the car is worth a small amount since the engine still has life but the zafiras that reach 200k miles or over are scrapped.

Do Vauxhall Zafiras catch fire?

What problems do Vauxhall Zafira have?

Known problems with automatic Zafiras include a failed heat exchanger causing coolant to leak into the system, or a wrongly specified overflow pipe preventing the gearbox from getting sufficient oil. In either instance, you’re looking at a bill that will quite likely make the car uneconomical to repair.

Which model of Zafira catches fire?

Will there be a new Zafira?

The fourth generation of Opel’s multi-purpose passenger car Zafira, will debut at Brussels Motor Show on January 18, 2019, this time as essentially a van in three sizes and with space for nine people. The German company has said that the Zafira Life all-electric version will follow in 2021.

What’s the difference between Zafira A and B?

The main differences between zafiras a & b are: 1. The new car is around 5 inches longer, mainly interior space. It is based on the astra h estate, the old one is based on the previous estate.

Which Zafira engine is best?

Provided you cover enough miles each year to justify the extra expense, the Zafira Tourer’s diesel engines suit it best. The 1.6-litre diesel is smooth, strong and impressively efficient. 0-62mph takes 10.4 seconds with this engine and once on the move it pulls pretty well.

What’s the difference between a Zafira and a Zafira Tourer?

What is Zafira Mk2?

The Zafira Mk2 appeared in 2005, with 1.6, 1.8, turbocharged 2.0 or 2.2-litre petrol engines, plus a 1.9-litre turbodiesel (CDTI) unit featuring 118bhp or 148bhp. All were available with either a manual or automatic box. The hot VXR debuted in late 2005 with a 237bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine.

What is the best model of Vauxhall Zafira?

What’s the best Vauxhall Zafira model/engine to choose? For most buyers, we reckon the 1.6-litre diesel is the pick of the engines. It has enough urge to get you around easily and reasonably briskly, and it’s also impressively quiet, yet it keeps purchase prices and running costs down.

What is replacing the Zafira?

2017 Vauxhall Medium crossover – This other co-production with PSA will in effect replace the Zafira seven-seat MPV and the old Antara SUV.

Are Vauxhall Zafiras any good?

Performance is good rather than sparkling, with only a slight level of turbo lag. The engine is noticeably diesel in sound, though not intrusively so. The six-speed auto transmission is well set up and smooth in operation. Seating is comfortable and reasonably well proportioned with adequate legroom in the rear seats.