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🧸 Product FR May 21, 2026

opel — combo voiture particulière

dans les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel dv5, il se peut que le capteur de nox n'ait pas été correctement serré pendant l'installation. cela peut permettre aux gaz d'échappement d'entrer dans le compartiment moteur et pourrait entraîner des gaz d'échappement visibles autour...

In Opel Combo passenger cars with a DV5 diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This could allow exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, causing visible exhaust near the engine area, overheating of nearby components, a fire risk, and increased NOx emissions.

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📈 Timeline

115 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? A car maker found a problem in some diesel cars. A part called the NOx sensor may not have been tightened right when it was put in.

What's happening? This could let hot exhaust gases leak into the engine area. It might cause smoke near the engine, parts getting too hot, a fire risk, and higher pollution.

Does this affect me? If you own a diesel car with the DV5 engine made by Opel, your car could be part of this issue.

What should I do? Take your car to an Opel dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or doctor if you feel unsafe while driving.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)

opel

Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie|environnement · dans les véhicules équipés d'un moteur diesel dv5, il se peut que le capteur de nox n'ait pas été correctement serré pendant l'installation. cela peut permettre aux gaz d'échappement d'entrer dans le compartiment moteur et pourrait entraîner des gaz d'échappement visibles autour de la zone du moteur, une surchauffe des composants à proximité, un risque d'incendie et une augmentation des émissions de nox.

First published

May 21, 2026

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49480/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

opel — combo voiture particulière. In Opel Combo passenger cars with a DV5 diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This could allow exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment, causing visible exhaust near the engine area, overheating of nearby components, a fire r...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 21, 2026 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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