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🧸 Product FR January 31, 2025

opel/vauxhall — astra l, grandland x, grandland - mhev/phev voiture particulière

en raison d'une faiblesse dans l'interface de sertissage du raccord d'accouplement rapide monté sur la pompe à carburant haute pression, une fuite peut se produire dans le tuyau de carburant à l'intérieur du compartiment moteur. cela peut entraîner l'incendie du véhicule.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
opel/vauxhall — astra l, grandland x, grandland - mhev/phev voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A fire hazard exists due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling fitting on the high-pressure fuel pump, which may cause a fuel leak inside the engine compartment and result in vehicle fire.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 591 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
118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 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? Some Opel/Vauxhall cars may have a weak spot in a fuel-pump pipe inside the engine bay. A leak could start there.

What's happening? Because of this weak spot, fuel might leak and could cause a fire inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these models in France, your car could be at risk.

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

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · en raison d'une faiblesse dans l'interface de sertissage du raccord d'accouplement rapide monté sur la pompe à carburant haute pression, une fuite peut se produire dans le tuyau de carburant à l'intérieur du compartiment moteur. cela peut entraîner l'incendie du véhicule.

First published
January 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47854/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 l, grandland x, grandland - mhev/phev voiture particulière. A fire hazard exists due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling fitting on the high-pressure fuel pump, which may cause a fuel leak inside the engine compartment and result in vehicle fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 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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