Passenger car (Opel) · Ampera-e
The seat belt pre-tensioner may be faulty, and ignite insulating material when activated, increasing the risk of fire in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
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- Date
- 2023-10-13
- Country
- Germany
- Brand
- Opel
- Product
- Passenger car
- Classification
- fire
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- EU Safety Gate
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What to do
- Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
- Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
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