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🧸 Product FR December 10, 2021

opel — insignia voiture de tourisme

la plaque de la pédale de frein peut se détacher lorsqu’elle est sous charge. cela pourrait limiter l’actionnement du frein, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.

Opel — Insignia passenger cars Type: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
injuries

The brake pedal plate may detach under load, which could reduce brake function and increase the risk of an accident.

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This alert was reported 1742 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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121 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found that the brake-pedal plate in some models can come loose while you press it. This may make the brake harder to use.

What's happening? Opel has fixed the problem by changing the brake-pedal plate. They will repair affected cars for free.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an affected Opel Insignia in France, your brake pedal might be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to an Opel dealer for a free check-up and repair. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 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: blessures · la plaque de la pédale de frein peut se détacher lorsqu’elle est sous charge. cela pourrait limiter l’actionnement du frein, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.

First published
December 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48655/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — insignia voiture de tourisme. Opel — Insignia passenger cars Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: injuries · The brake pedal plate may detach under load, which could reduce brake function and increase the risk of an accident.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 10, 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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