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🧸 Product FR August 21, 2023

opel — grandland x voiture de tourisme

en raison de l’infiltration d’eau, la corrosion du boîtier de la batterie peut se produire, ce qui crée un risque d’incendie.

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

Water infiltration may cause battery housing corrosion, creating a fire risk.

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This alert was reported 1120 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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118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found that water can get inside some cars. This may rust the battery box. A rusted box could start a fire.

What's happening? Opel has fixed the problem in affected cars. They will check and repair the battery box if needed.

Does this affect me? This only affects certain Grandland X cars in France. If you own one, you may get a letter.

What should I do? Call your Opel dealer to check your car. Ask your mechanic if you feel unsure.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · en raison de l’infiltration d’eau, la corrosion du boîtier de la batterie peut se produire, ce qui crée un risque d’incendie.

First published
August 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48209/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — grandland x voiture de tourisme. Opel Grandland X passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: fire · Water infiltration may cause battery housing corrosion, creating a fire risk.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 21, 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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