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🧸 Product FR October 29, 2021

opel/vauxhall — corsa, crossland x voiture de tourisme

la pompe haute pression n’a pas été serrée au moteur avec le bon couple. par conséquent, le carburant peut s’écouler sur la route, ce qui pose un risque pour la circulation suivante.

Opel/Vauxhall — Corsa, Crossland X passenger cars Issue: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
injury

The high-pressure pump was not tightened to the engine with the correct torque. As a result, fuel may leak onto the road, creating a risk for following traffic.

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This alert was reported 1784 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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121 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Opel and Vauxhall cars. A part called the high-pressure pump may not have been tightened to the engine correctly.

What's happening? Because of this, fuel could leak onto the road. This could be dangerous for other drivers.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in France, you may be at risk.

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

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · la pompe haute pression n’a pas été serrée au moteur avec le bon couple. par conséquent, le carburant peut s’écouler sur la route, ce qui pose un risque pour la circulation suivante.

First published
October 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48844/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
opel/vauxhall — corsa, crossland x voiture de tourisme. Opel/Vauxhall — Corsa, Crossland X passenger cars Issue: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: injury · The high-pressure pump was not tightened to the engine with the correct torque. As a result, fuel may leak onto the road, creati...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 29, 2021 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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