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🧸 Product FR January 25, 2023

opel — vivaro, zafira voiture de tourisme

un faisceau de câblage à haute tension inapproprié pourrait provoquer une hausse de température et une combustion des contacts à l’intérieur du connecteur. ce défaut peut causer des dommages importants au système d’alimentation électrique, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.

A high-voltage wiring harness may overheat and cause contact combustion inside the connector. This fault can damage the electrical supply system and increase the risk of fire.
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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a wiring problem in some vans. A high-voltage wire bundle may get too hot and start a fire inside the connector.

What's happening? Opel has fixed the issue by changing the wiring. No new fires have been reported after the repair.

Does this affect me? If you own a Vivaro or Zafira made before the fix, your van could have this problem.

What should I do? Take your van to an Opel dealer for a free check and repair. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · un faisceau de câblage à haute tension inapproprié pourrait provoquer une hausse de température et une combustion des contacts à l’intérieur du connecteur. ce défaut peut causer des dommages importants au système d’alimentation électrique, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.

First published
January 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48341/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel — vivaro, zafira voiture de tourisme. A high-voltage wiring harness may overheat and cause contact combustion inside the connector. This fault can damage the electrical supply system and increase the risk of fire.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 25, 2023 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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