EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Opel “Astra L” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01683/26
Summary
The fuel hose may have been incorrectly routed during assembly, causing it to come into contact with the engine belt pulley. This contact could damage the hose and result in fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment or surrounding areas, potentially leading to a fire if the fuel reaches hot surfaces. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles…
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Product
Passenger car — Opel
- Brand
- Opel
- Name / model
- Astra L · e2*2007/46*0628*37 e2*2007/46*0628*38 e2*2007/46*0628*39 g11*2018/858*00753*02 g11*2018/858*00753*03 g11*2018/858*00753*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. VIN: VXKF4DGN2S1050500 - VXKF4DGM5T1006922.
- Production dates: 17.10.2025 - 22.01.2026
What is the risk?
- The fuel hose may have been incorrectly routed during assembly, causing it to come into contact with the engine belt pulley. This contact could damage the hose and result in fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment or surrounding areas, potentially leading to a fire if the fuel reaches hot surfaces. 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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