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🧸 Product FR BG DE HR HU IE LU MT SE SI SK April 10, 2026

Opel/Vauxhall — Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro

Passenger car / Passenger van. Astra L: VIN: VXKFBYHZ5S1059822 - VXKFCYHZ2T1012326 Corsa: VIN: VXKUBYHT4S4255283 - VXKUBYHT8T4047926 Combo: VIN: W0VEDYHT4SJ893235 - W0VEDYHT9TN526051 Vivaro: VIN: VXEVJYHV4SU352138 - VXEVJYHV9TZ021950

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Opel/Vauxhall — Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 154 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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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some Opel and Vauxhall cars with a DV5R engine may lose power if the water pump pulley slips. This can make the timing belt move wrong and stop the engine.

What's happening? A recall is happening for certain cars. The water pump pulley may slip and cause the engine to shut down.

Does this affect me? This affects some Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro cars in France, Germany, and other listed countries.

What should I do? Take your car to an Opel or Vauxhall dealer to check the water pump pulley. Ask your 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Opel/Vauxhall
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. · Origin: France

First published
April 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098428

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/Vauxhall — Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Germany, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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