Recalls: Opel ZJ Zafira
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Opel ZJ Zafira
2012-13 Opel ZJ Zafira: owner’s manual omissions
In July 2014, a recall was issued for Opel Zafira vehicles that were manufactured from 14 December 2012 to 27 June 2013. In these vehicles, the owners’ manual did not contain some specific information required for Australia, such as child restraint loading precautions. To rectify this problem, Holden was to send owners an updated manual (via registered post). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range W0LPE9EN6D2043436 to W0LPE9EZ1D2099724 (PRA 2014/14209).
2013 model year Opel Zafira: Takata airbag recall
In August 2018, a recall was issued for 2013 model year Opel Zafira vehicles. The Takata driver’s airbag in these vehicles contained propellant wafers that could absorb moisture over time. In the event of a collision which triggered the driver’s airbag, excessive internal pressure could cause the metal airbag inflator housing to explode. This, in turn, would cause the metal fragments to be projected through the airbag cushion and into the cabin – these fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16957.
Problems and faults: Opel ZJ Zafira
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2013 Opel Zafira: steering column locked when accessories selected
General Motors issued a service bulletin for 2013 Opel Zafira C vehicles. In these vehicles, steering lock may engage when the ignition lock was turned back from ‘Ignition’ to ‘ACC’ (accessories) even if the ignition key was not removed. To fix, the ignition cylinder was to be replaced; it was not necessary to replace the ignition lock housing.
2013 Opel Zafira: spark plug damage
In June 2016, General Motors issued Customer Satisfaction Program E150526-ZCSP for 2013 Opel Zafira C vehicles. According to the customer satisfaction program, dealers were to re-program the engine control module (ECM) for these vehicles and – in certain specified vehicles – replace the spark plugs (part number 55490097). These measures were initiated to prevent:
- Engine damage;
- Poor engine performance; and,
- Hesitation.
