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🧸 Product FR June 12, 2026

Opel — Astra L

Passenger car. VIN: VXKF4DGN2S1050500 - VXKF4DGM5T1006922.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Opel — Astra L
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
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.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 13, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? A car called the Opel Astra L may have a fuel hose that was put in the wrong place. This can let fuel leak or spray near hot parts.

What's happening? The wrong hose route can damage it. Fuel could leak into the engine area and cause a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an Opel Astra L in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a mechanic right away. Ask your dealer or garage to check the fuel hose.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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. · Origin: France

First published
June 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
10 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099245

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What is this product recall alert about?
Opel — Astra L. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: 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 t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 12, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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