Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 16 Apr 2026
SR/01177/26
Opel passenger van recalled over injury risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Opel passenger van) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Passenger van.
- Brand
- Opel
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 01.04.2024 - 06.05.2025
- Made in
- Spain
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
Vehicles without a bulkhead were manufactured and supplied with a single instead of a double seatback. There is a risk of excessive movement of the seatback in the event of a rear-end collision, which could result in the driver being thrown out and injuries.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01177/26
View official notice ↗
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