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🧸 Product FR FI PL SE August 27, 2021

OPEL — Grandland X

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The support for the rail of the front passenger seat may be defective due to the weld not being properly cooled. This could impair the seat retention and the safety belt performance, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

Origin
France

⚖️ 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 1735 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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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a problem with some front passenger seats in certain Opel Grandland X cars. The metal part that holds the seat may not be strong enough.

What's happening? The seat might not stay in place well. The seat belt may not work right. This could hurt someone in a crash.

Does this affect me? If you have a Grandland X made in France, check if your car is one of the affected ones.

What should I do? Take your car to an Opel dealer. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the seat. Do not wait.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The support for the rail of the front passenger seat may be defective due to the weld not being properly cooled. This could impair the seat retention and the safety belt performance, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
August 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004259

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What is this product recall alert about?
OPEL — Grandland X. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The support for the rail of the front passenger seat may be defective due to the weld not being properly cooled. This could impair the seat retention and the safety belt performance, increasing the ri...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 27, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Finland, Poland, and Sweden.
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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