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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS February 1, 2019

Opel — Zafira

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
There is a defective regulator on the blower motor.
Origin
Germany
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2740 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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78 days in total
May 17, 2026 August 3, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a broken part in some Zafira cars. The broken part is in the fan that blows air inside the car.

What's happening? The broken part can get too hot and start a fire inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Zafira car, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a garage right away. Ask your mechanic or 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a defective regulator on the blower motor. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 1, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/350469

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 — Zafira. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a defective regulator on the blower motor. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
▸ 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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