Vauxhall Motors is recalling around 355,000 Corsa C generation 3 and 5-door models built between 2004 and 2006 and Combo van and Tigra models built between 2004 and 2008 to replace the ABS brake control unit.

The new D generation Corsa 3 and 5-door models introduced in 2006 are not affected by this action.

Vauxhall’s press release reads:

Earlier this year Vauxhall completed an investigation into thermal incidents involving the previous generation Corsa and its derivatives.

These investigations confirmed that vehicles which had previously undergone a recall rectification of the engine wiring harness, have an extremely low risk of a thermal incident.

The safety and quality of Vauxhall products remains the company’s highest priority, it therefore considers any fault unacceptable.

Upon further technical evaluation and additional testing it was determined that new components were required, including an ABS control unit and cover assembly.

These new components are now available and Vauxhall is launching a recall in line with VOSA guidelines.

Vauxhall is contacting owners by letter from Friday December 14th recognising that a recall of this size must be completed in phases to ensure proper care of its customers - who are advised to continue using their vehicles in the normal manner.

Vauxhall asks customers to please wait for their recall letter which will request that they contact their retailer to make an appointment. This will ensure that their vehicle is reworked quickly and efficiently in line with the phased programme.

Corsa owners who have any concerns about their car or the recall plan should call Vauxhall Customer Service on 0845 090 2044 or via email at vauxhall.customerassistance@uk.gm.com.

BTW I know its a polo forum

Edited 6 January, 200818 yr by B4RNY

Renault is going to recall 80,000 Scenics in the spring to replace the mirror adjust switch which sometimes bursts into flames taking the car with it.

I love the way they call them thermal incidents!

What was it that was said on Fight Club? If the cost of doing a recall exceeds the potential future liability, they don't do one.

Edited 6 January, 200818 yr by 6Newan

Like VW and gearboxes

What about the Vauxhalls which had a handbrake problem, and people were finding their brand new car at the bottom of the hill merged with another car?

Like VW and gearboxes

I think they should recall all the Corsa Cs that have been modified by chavs, line them up and burn them..........then maybe burn the cars aswell!

At least the gearboxes don't catch fire - I wish they did because maybe VW might actually of redesigned them

thank god my corsa c is a 2001!

what do u expect?

1) Its a Vauxhall

2) Its a Corsa

Corsa owners who have any concerns about their car

hmmm.... I would be more concerned about the owner buyin a corsa

That's old news, we reported on that weeks ago.

what do u expect?

1) Its a Vauxhall

2) Its a Corsa

Corsa owners who have any concerns about their car

hmmm.... I would be more concerned about the owner buyin a corsa

Normally VW fan boys who take the piss out of other cars annoy me.

But.

1) You drive a Peugeot

2) Corsa's ARE shit.

:lol:

Edited 7 January, 200818 yr by tobyk

look at the history of the Ford Pinto, they had a design fault with the petrol tank, and decided that it would cost less to compensate people for deaths in the event of rear end collisions due to petrol fires, than the cost of modifying the car to be safe.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1971-1980-ford-pinto12.htm

Edited 7 January, 200818 yr by optima21