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🧸 Product FR October 17, 2022

opel — astra voiture de tourisme

l’airbag rideau peut être mal fixé. cela pourrait conduire à ce que l’airbag rideau ne soit pas correctement déployé en cas d’accident, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures.

Opel Astra passenger cars Hazard: injury. The curtain airbag may be improperly secured. This could cause the curtain airbag not to deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A recall for some Opel Astra cars. The curtain airbag may not be fastened right.

What's happening? The airbag might not open properly in a crash. This could cause more harm.

Does this affect me? If you own an Opel Astra in France, check if yours is part of the recall.

What should I do? Call your nearest Opel dealer or garage right away. Ask them to fix it.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’airbag rideau peut être mal fixé. cela pourrait conduire à ce que l’airbag rideau ne soit pas correctement déployé en cas d’accident, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures.

First published
October 17, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48392/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — astra voiture de tourisme. Opel Astra passenger cars Hazard: injury. The curtain airbag may be improperly secured. This could cause the curtain airbag not to deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 17, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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