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🧸 Product FR September 15, 2023

opel — corsa voiture de tourisme

le frottement entre le mécanisme à double pédale et le harnais hvac (chauffage, ventilation, climatisation) peut causer des dommages au harnais. cela pourrait provoquer une surchauffe du câblage ou créer un court-circuit, augmentant ainsi le risque d’incendie.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
opel — corsa voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Opel Corsa passenger cars may have a fire hazard. Friction between the dual-pedal mechanism and the HVAC harness could damage the harness, possibly causing wiring overheating or a short circuit and increasing the risk of fire.
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This alert was reported 985 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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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about some Opel Corsa cars. A part inside the car can rub against another part. This might damage wires and cause a fire.

What's happening? Opel found that this rubbing can overheat wires or cause a short circuit. This could start a fire in the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Corsa car, you might be at risk. This notice is for cars in France.

What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check and fix the problem.

🤖 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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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · le frottement entre le mécanisme à double pédale et le harnais hvac (chauffage, ventilation, climatisation) peut causer des dommages au harnais. cela pourrait provoquer une surchauffe du câblage ou créer un court-circuit, augmentant ainsi le risque d’incendie.

First published
September 15, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48159/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — corsa voiture de tourisme. Opel Corsa passenger cars may have a fire hazard. Friction between the dual-pedal mechanism and the HVAC harness could damage the harness, possibly causing wiring overheating or a short circuit and increasing the risk of fire.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 15, 2023 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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