🧸 Product FR March 17, 2023

opel — insignia (e2jo, e2wo my18, my19, my20) voiture de tourisme

en raison d’une perte de vide dans le régulateur de pression hydraulique, le frein d’urgence automatique peut ne pas s’activer, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

Opel Insignia (E2JO, E2WO MY18, MY19, MY20) passenger cars may not activate the automatic emergency brake due to a loss of vacuum in the hydraulic pressure regulator, increasing the risk of an accident.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1278 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.

📈 Timeline

119 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a safety notice about some Opel Insignia cars. A part in the brake system may not work right.

What's happening? The brake system might not stop the car fast in an emergency. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own an Opel Insignia from certain years, check if your car is listed.

What should I do? Take your car to a garage or dealer right away. Ask your mechanic about the brake fix.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

opel

Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison d’une perte de vide dans le régulateur de pression hydraulique, le frein d’urgence automatique peut ne pas s’activer, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published

March 17, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48263/rapex

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

March 17, 2023

Days active

119

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

opel — insignia (e2jo, e2wo my18, my19, my20) voiture de tourisme. Opel Insignia (E2JO, E2WO MY18, MY19, MY20) passenger cars may not activate the automatic emergency brake due to a loss of vacuum in the hydraulic pressure regulator, increasing the risk of an accident.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on March 17, 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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