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🧸 Product GR BG DE DK FI HR THE NETHERLANDS PT SE SI SK GB August 26, 2016

OPEL — Vivaro

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The tightening torque of the bonnet primary latch striker bolts might be incorrect. This could lead to the bonnet not locking. An accident could arise if the bonnet consequently opened whilst driving.
Origin
United Kingdom
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about a problem with some Opel Vivaro vans. The bolts that hold the front hood latch may not be tight enough.

What's happening? If the bolts are loose, the hood might not stay closed while driving. This could cause the hood to fly open and cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This problem may affect Vivaro vans in several European countries, including the UK.

What should I do? If you own a Vivaro, ask your dealer to check the hood latch bolts right away.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tightening torque of the bonnet primary latch striker bolts might be incorrect. This could lead to the bonnet not locking. An accident could arise if the bonnet consequently opened whilst driving. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
August 26, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/222903

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What is this product recall alert about?
OPEL — Vivaro. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tightening torque of the bonnet primary latch striker bolts might be incorrect. This could lead to the bonnet not locking. An accident could arise if the bonnet consequently opened whilst driving....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Greece, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Croatia, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
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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