France
Opel passenger vans / light commercial vehicles (model names Zafira and Vivaro) with VINs VXEVNFC17RU361210 to VXEVPFC35TU392495, type e2*2007/46*0532*24 e2*2007/46*0533*31 e2*2007/46*0533*33 and batch dates 06.06.2025–22.01.2026, made in France, are affected. They were recalled because the starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection, which could cause an electric arc or short circuit leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. The product is being recalled from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
What's being recalled
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle. VIN: VXEVNFC17RU361210 – VXEVPFC35TU392495.
Country of origin: France.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/01582/26
Product name on the item: Zafira, Vivaro
Type or model: e2*2007/46*0532*24 e2*2007/46*0533*31 e2*2007/46*0533*33
Barcode: KWJ
Batch: 06.06.2025 – 22.01.2026
The hazard
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 to do
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
The official notice
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