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🧸 Product ES DE DK GR HR HU IE THE NETHERLANDS NO PT SE SI SK GB April 17, 2015

OPEL — Vivaro

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: There may be contact between the main wiring and the windscreen wipers mechanism which might cause the engine to fail to start or the windscreen wipers to stop unexpectedly. Insufficient tightening of the bolt and nut

Origin
France
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about some Opel Vivaro vans. A loose bolt may let wires touch the windscreen wiper parts.

What's happening? The wires could touch the wiper parts. This might stop the engine from starting or the wipers from working.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these vans in the listed countries, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your van to a garage right away. Ask your mechanic or Opel dealer for help.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There may be contact between the main wiring and the windscreen wipers mechanism which might cause the engine to fail to start or the windscreen wipers to stop unexpectedly. Insufficient tightening of the bolt and nut · Origin: France

First published
April 17, 2015
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/159007

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OPEL — Vivaro. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There may be contact between the main wiring and the windscreen wipers mechanism which might cause the engine to fail to start or the windscreen wipers to stop unexpectedly. Insufficient tightening o...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 17, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, 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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