Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 2 Jun 2026
SR/01582/26
Opel passenger van / Light commercial vehicle recalled over fire risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Opel passenger van / Light commercial vehicle) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle. VIN: VXEVNFC17RU361210 – VXEVPFC35TU392495.
- Brand
- Opel
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 06.06.2025 – 22.01.2026
- Made in
- France
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire.
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
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01582/26
View official notice ↗
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