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🧸 Product FR October 29, 2021

opel — vivaro, zafira camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger

l’eau peut s’écouler dans l’intérieur du véhicule. cela peut nuire au bon fonctionnement des coussins gonflables, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

Water may enter the vehicle interior. This could affect airbag function, increasing injury risk in a crash.
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This alert was reported 1784 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? This is a notice about some Opel Vivaro and Zafira vans. Water can get inside the vehicle.

What's happening? Water inside may stop the airbags from working right. This could hurt people in a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these vans in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your van to a dealer to check the airbags. Ask your mechanic or Opel 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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opel
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’eau peut s’écouler dans l’intérieur du véhicule. cela peut nuire au bon fonctionnement des coussins gonflables, ce qui augmente le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

First published
October 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49037/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, zafira camionnette/véhicule utilitaire léger. Water may enter the vehicle interior. This could affect airbag function, increasing injury risk in a crash.
▸ 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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