Opel/Vauxhall — Frontera
Passenger car. VIN: VXKCSHPYXST306929 - VXKCSHPX7TT084567.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Fire
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in the vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues could pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, causing a fire.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Opel and Vauxhall Frontera cars with an electric dual-clutch gearbox may have a broken part in the engine control box. Tiny bits of metal can get inside and cause a short circuit.
What's happening? Some cars could overheat or start a fire because of this electrical problem. The maker is fixing it for free.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Frontera with the special gearbox in France or Ireland, your car might be at risk.
What should I do? Take the car to an Opel or Vauxhall dealer right away for a free repair. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in the vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues could pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, causing a fire. · Origin: France
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