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🧸 Product DE IE January 17, 2020

Opel — Combo, Vauxhall Combo

Passenger car under Opel recall code: E19-190492.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The steering column has not been manufactured in accordance with the specification. This can cause steering failure and, consequently, loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2384 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Opel and Vauxhall Combo cars made in Spain. The steering column may not be made correctly.

What's happening? The wrong steering column can break. This could make the car hard to steer or lose control. This may cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in Germany or Ireland, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop driving the car and contact a mechanic or Opel dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsure about your health after an accident.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column has not been manufactured in accordance with the specification. This can cause steering failure and, consequently, loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Spain

First published
January 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000267

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What is this product recall alert about?
Opel — Combo, Vauxhall Combo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column has not been manufactured in accordance with the specification. This can cause steering failure and, consequently, loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Ireland.
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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