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🧸 Product FR May 11, 2021

opel — grandland voiture particulière

le raccordement à vis du module d'attelage de la remorque peut être défectueux. cela peut provoquer la rupture des vis entre la plaque de base et l’attelage de la remorque, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

Opel Grandland passenger vehicle Type
automobiles and means of transport
Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
injuries

The threaded connection of the trailer hitch module may be faulty. This can cause the bolts between the base plate and the trailer hitch to break, increasing the risk of an accident.

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120 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car called the Opel Grandland. A part that connects a trailer may not be made correctly.

What's happening? The screws that hold the trailer hitch might break. This could cause the trailer to come loose while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Grandland made by Opel, this could be a problem for you.

What should I do? Take your car to a mechanic or Opel dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or doctor if you have questions.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le raccordement à vis du module d'attelage de la remorque peut être défectueux. cela peut provoquer la rupture des vis entre la plaque de base et l’attelage de la remorque, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
May 11, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49036/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — grandland voiture particulière. Opel Grandland passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: injuries · The threaded connection of the trailer hitch module may be faulty. This can cause the bolts between the base plate and the trailer hitch to brea...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 11, 2021 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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