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🧸 Product FR June 5, 2026

Opel/Vauxhall — Grandland X

Passenger car. VIN: W0VZCYHZ5P6018524 - W0VZ45GY8R6001157.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Opel/Vauxhall — Grandland X
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Some vehicles with dual-pinion electric power steering may lose steering assistance due to a gearbox bearing failure and EPS software calibration defect. This could cause the steering to lock, preventing the driver from turning the wheel and increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Some Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X cars may suddenly lose power steering. A broken part in the steering system can make the wheel hard to turn.

What's happening? The car’s steering may lock while driving. This makes it hard to control the vehicle and raises the chance of a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Grandland X in France, your car could be at risk.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Some vehicles with dual-pinion electric power steering may lose steering assistance due to a gearbox bearing failure and EPS software calibration defect. This could cause the steering to lock, preventing the driver from turning the wheel and increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 hour ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099012

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What is this product recall alert about?
Opel/Vauxhall — Grandland X. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Some vehicles with dual-pinion electric power steering may lose steering assistance due to a gearbox bearing failure and EPS software calibration defect. This could cause the steering to lock, preventi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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