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🧸 Product FR April 10, 2026

opel/vauxhall — astra, corsa, combo, vivaro voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme

le moteur dv5r peut subir une perte de puissance en raison du glissement de la poulie de la pompe à eau. ce glissement peut provoquer un désalignement de la courroie de distribution, entraînant potentiellement l'arrêt du moteur. le pignon de la poulie de la pompe à eau peut se dé...

Opel/Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro vehicles may experience sudden power loss due to water pump pulley slippage. This can misalign the timing belt, potentially stalling the engine. The pulley gear may detach from the shaft, causing parts to fall onto the road and increasing the risk of accidents and injury.
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This alert was reported 47 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.
📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Opel and Vauxhall cars. A part inside the engine may slip. This could cause the engine to stop or throw parts onto the road.

What's happening? Some cars have a problem with the water-pump pulley. It may slip or break. This could lead to accidents or injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own an Opel or Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Combo, or Vivaro made in France, this could affect you.

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

🤖 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

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le moteur dv5r peut subir une perte de puissance en raison du glissement de la poulie de la pompe à eau. ce glissement peut provoquer un désalignement de la courroie de distribution, entraînant potentiellement l'arrêt du moteur. le pignon de la poulie de la pompe à eau peut se détacher de l'arbre, ce qui peut entraîner la perte de pièces sur la route et augmenter le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

First published
April 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49450/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/vauxhall — astra, corsa, combo, vivaro voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme. Opel/Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro vehicles may experience sudden power loss due to water pump pulley slippage. This can misalign the timing belt, potentially stalling the engine. The pulley gear may detach from the shaft, causing parts to fall onto the road and increasing...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2026 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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