Opel

March 18, 2022

European Union 2021

Opel Zafira / Vivaro (K0)

The manufacturer's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) label displays an incorrect weight. This may lead to an accident if more than the maximum allowable weight is towed.

March 11, 2022

European Union 2010–2018

Opel Astra, Cascada, Meriva, Zafira

A defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag can lead to uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments when the airbag is activated. This defect may increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident.

March 4, 2022

European Union 2021

Opel Grandland X

Due to missing components of the trailer hitch, the coupling may break. As a result, the trailer may inadvertently detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

February 25, 2022

European Union 2007–2013

Opel Insignia

The rear track rods may break due to corrosion. This could impact the driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.

January 14, 2022

European Union 2017–2021

Opel Combo

This passenger car is exposed to fuel leak from the auxiliary heating. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire. European Union 2021

Opel OPEL MOKKA

When the external temperature is below 3°C, the front windscreen wiper stops working when the vehicle stops. It will start working again after the vehicle has been driven at more than 10 km/h (during the same driving cycle) or during the next driving cycle after the vehicle has been restarted on with the key…

August 27, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel Grandland X

The support for the rail of the front passenger seat may be defective due to the weld not being properly cooled. This could impair the seat retention and the safety belt performance, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

August 13, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel VIVARO, ZAFIRA LIFE

The centring pin for the rear suspension spring may not be properly welded. This could lead to the rear suspension spring being detached, increasing the risk of an accident. European Union 2017

Opel Grandland X

The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident.

August 6, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel MOKKA

The wishbone screw on the cradle may not be properly tightened. This could cause loss of stability, resulting in loss of control over the vehicle.

July 16, 2021

European Union 2019–2020

Opel Grandland X

In some vehicles, under certain driving conditions, the urea injector may block when the engine is turned off, meaning that no urea will be injected when the car is started up again. This blockage is temporary, and the injector will start working normally again after 12 minutes’ driving. European Union 2019

Opel Grandland X

Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode. This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. European Union 2019

Opel Grandland X

The electrodes of the traction batteries may be incorrectly aligned. This could result in a short circuit between the electrodes and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. European Union 2019

Opel Grandland X

The vehicles concerned are not equipped with the air deflectors normally provided and necessary for the front cooling module. This may lead to CO2 emissions above the regulatory limits.

July 9, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel Mokka

The bolting of the control arm may be faulty. This could result in a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. European Union 2020–2021

Opel Grandland

The wheel suspension may be insufficiently secured. This could result in loss of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of an accident. European Union 2020

Opel Movano

The high pressure fuel pump may be defective. As a result, fuel could leak out, increasing the risk of fire.

July 2, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel Movano

The functioning of the parking brake is impaired. This may cause unintended vehicle movements, increasing the risk of injury.

June 18, 2021

European Union 2021

Opel Insignia

The plate of the brake pedal may become detached when under load. This could restrict the application of the brake, increasing the risk of an accident.

June 11, 2021

European Union 2011–2019

Opel Movano B

The fuel supply hose is rubbing against the camshaft cover. This could result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.