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🧸 Product FR July 25, 2025

opel/vauxhall — astra l, combo, corsa, crossland x, grandland x, mokka, zafira voiture particulière / véhicule utilitaire léger

en raison de la carbonisation de l'huile et de la pression de contact élevée, la résistance de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames de 7 mm peut être réduite. cela peut provoquer la rupture de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames, entraînant une panne moteur. cela peut entraîner une perte de con...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
opel/vauxhall — astra l, combo, corsa, crossland x, grandland x, mokka, zafira voiture particulière / véhicule utilitaire léger
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Opel/Vauxhall vehicles including Astra L, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka and Zafira may experience reduced camshaft chain strength due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure. This can cause chain failure, leading to engine breakdown, loss of vehicle control and increased risk of accidents and injury.
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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? Some Opel/Vauxhall cars may have a weak camshaft chain. This chain can break and cause the engine to stop.

What's happening? The chain can wear out too fast. If it breaks, the car may lose power and become hard to control.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Opel/Vauxhall models in France. Check if your car is one of them.

What should I do? Take your car to a garage right away. Ask your mechanic or Opel/Vauxhall dealer for help.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison de la carbonisation de l'huile et de la pression de contact élevée, la résistance de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames de 7 mm peut être réduite. cela peut provoquer la rupture de la chaîne de l'arbre à cames, entraînant une panne moteur. cela peut entraîner une perte de contrôle du véhicule et augmenter le risque d'accidents et de blessures.

First published
July 25, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47782/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel/vauxhall — astra l, combo, corsa, crossland x, grandland x, mokka, zafira voiture particulière / véhicule utilitaire léger. Opel/Vauxhall vehicles including Astra L, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, Mokka and Zafira may experience reduced camshaft chain strength due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure. This can cause chain failure, leading to engine breakdown, loss of vehicle control...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 25, 2025 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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