Vehiclesfire, injuries

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle (Opel) · Vivaro

The ground connections can come loose, which can result in the loss of several vehicle functions and lead to unintentional acceleration or the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…

Read the official notice → Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Date
2024-07-19
Country
Germany
Brand
Opel
Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
Classification
fire, injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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