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🧸 Product FR November 1, 2024

opel — vivaro véhicule de tourisme / véhicule utilitaire léger

des ressorts de suspension de l'essieu arrière mal montés peuvent entraîner une perte de maniabilité du véhicule et le ressort peut se libérer de son support. le printemps peut tomber sur la route en conduisant, ce qui pose un risque d'accident et de blessures à la circulation su...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
opel — vivaro véhicule de tourisme / véhicule utilitaire léger
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Opel Vivaro passenger or light commercial vehicle: poorly fitted rear axle suspension springs may reduce vehicle control and cause the spring to detach. The spring could fall onto the road while driving, creating a risk of accident and injury to following traffic.
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This alert was reported 682 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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118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 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 notice is about some Opel Vivaro cars and vans. A spring in the rear suspension may not be fitted correctly.

What's happening? If the spring is loose, the car could become hard to control. The spring might even fall off while you are driving.

Does this affect me? This problem is in France. If you own or drive a Vivaro, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your vehicle 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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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · des ressorts de suspension de l'essieu arrière mal montés peuvent entraîner une perte de maniabilité du véhicule et le ressort peut se libérer de son support. le printemps peut tomber sur la route en conduisant, ce qui pose un risque d'accident et de blessures à la circulation suivante.

First published
November 1, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47931/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
opel — vivaro véhicule de tourisme / véhicule utilitaire léger. Opel Vivaro passenger or light commercial vehicle: poorly fitted rear axle suspension springs may reduce vehicle control and cause the spring to detach. The spring could fall onto the road while driving, creating a risk of accident and injury to following traffic.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 1, 2024 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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