Vauxhall Astra Remote possibility of brake fluid contamination Recall
Recall affects Vauxhall ASTRA
Reason for recall: Vauxhall in conjunction with DETR and VI have agreed to conduct a Customer Care Initiative whereby drivers of old style Astra F models will be advised that brake fluid is a service item due to its' hygroscopic (water absorbing) tendency.
When was it announced?
Apr 17, 2000
What action are Vauxhall taking?
Customers will be offered a free inspection and a special promotion brake fluid change should the fluid be found to be outside the manufacturers specified limits. A minor modification to the vehicle bonnet will also be carried out to eliminate the remote possibility of water entering the engine compartment along the bulkhead and contaminating the brake fluid. It should be noted that this Customer Care Initiative is being recorded under the Code of Practice.
Does this affect your Astra?
This issue affects Astra F (all derivatives), this particular recall is for the Astra.