Opel/Vauxhall — Corsa, Frontera, Mokka
Passenger car. CORSA VIN: VXKUPHPX5P4056885 - VXKUPHPYXT4032715; MOKKA VIN: VXKUSHPY5RW004326 - VXKUSHPY9TW004570; FRONTERA: VIN: VXKCSHPYXRT125999 - VXKCSHPY3TT018543
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The vehicle may have contact, or insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt starter generator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and possible contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc, that could trigger a thermal event, such as overheating, which may lead to fire.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Opel and Vauxhall cars may have a pipe near the engine that sits too close to another part. This can happen in wet weather.
What's happening? Water or dirt could cause a short circuit. This might lead to a fire in the engine area.
Does this affect me? If you own a Corsa, Frontera, or Mokka from these countries, your car could be at risk.
What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The vehicle may have contact, or insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt starter generator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and possible contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc, that could trigger a thermal event, such as overheating, which may lead to fire. · Origin: France
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