EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Opel “Vivaro” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00629/21
Summary
Due to a manufacturing defect, the wheel bolts may be tightened with incorrect torque. This could lead to the detachment of a wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — Opel
- Brand
- Opel
- Name / model
- Vivaro · e2*2007/46*0533*13, e*2007/46*0532*14
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
- Production dates: AM2021
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing defect, the wheel bolts may be tightened with incorrect torque. This could lead to the detachment of a wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.
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: 24/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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