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🧸 Product FR June 5, 2026

Opel — Zafira, Vivaro

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle. VIN: VXEVNFC17RU361210 – VXEVPFC35TU392495.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Opel — Zafira, Vivaro
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire.
Origin
France

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  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
1 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 6, 2026
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What is this? Opel cars (Zafira and Vivaro) may have a problem with the starter touching the battery cable. This can cause sparks or a fire in the engine area.

What's happening? The battery cable is not well protected. If the starter touches it, smoke or fire could start in the engine.

Does this affect me? If you own a Zafira or Vivaro made by Opel, your car could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a mechanic right away. Ask your dealer or a garage to check the starter and cable.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. · Origin: France

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099161

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What is this product recall alert about?
Opel — Zafira, Vivaro. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. ·...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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