Vauxhall under criminal investigation over Zafira fires

Parliamentary report said British carmaker was ‘too slow’ to investigate cars that burst into flames

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Vauxhall has recalled 92% of cars affected by the fault
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A criminal investigation has been launched into Vauxhall over hundreds of fires that broke out in its Zafira model.

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