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🧸 Product FR October 29, 2021

opel — insignia voiture de tourisme

l’huile moteur provenant d’un tuyau de retour d’huile susceptible de fissures peut entrer en contact avec des pièces d’échappement chaudes et causer un incendie. l’huile pourrait aussi s’écouler sur la route.

Opel Insignia passenger cars Hazard: injury or fire. Cracked oil return pipe may leak engine oil onto hot exhaust parts, causing a fire. Oil could also drip onto the road.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a problem in some cars. Oil from a cracked pipe could leak onto hot parts and start a fire. Oil could also drip onto the road.

What's happening? Opel is fixing the issue. They will check and replace the oil return pipe if needed.

Does this affect me? If you own an affected Opel Insignia, your car may have this risk.

What should I do? Stop driving and contact an Opel dealer right away. Ask your mechanic to inspect the oil pipe.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures|incendie · l’huile moteur provenant d’un tuyau de retour d’huile susceptible de fissures peut entrer en contact avec des pièces d’échappement chaudes et causer un incendie. l’huile pourrait aussi s’écouler sur la route.

First published
October 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49022/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — insignia voiture de tourisme. Opel Insignia passenger cars Hazard: injury or fire. Cracked oil return pipe may leak engine oil onto hot exhaust parts, causing a fire. Oil could also drip onto the road.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 29, 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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