Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01581/24 |
| Brand | Opel/Vauxhall |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*98/14*0187*06, e50*2001/116*0008*01, from e1*2001/116*0261*03 to e1*2001/116*0261*18, from e1*2001/116*0290*02 to e1*2001/116*0290*07, from e1*2001/116*0291*02 to e1*2001/116*0291*07, from e1*2001/116*0292*02 to e1*2001/116*0292*08, from e1*2001/116*0293*00 to e1*2001/116*0293*13, from e1*2001/116*0454*00 to e1*2001/116*0454*03, from e1*2007/46*0141*00 to e1*2007/46*0141*28, from e1*2007/46*0340*00 to e1*2007/46*0340*06, from e1*2007/46*0341*00 to e1*2007/46*0341*06, from e1*2007/46*0344*00 to e1*2007/46*0344*06, from e1*2007/46*0576*00 to e1*2007/46*0576*03, from e4*2001/116*0094*00 to e4*2001/116*0094*17, from e4*2001/116*0094*02 to e4*2001/116*0094*13, from e4*2001/116*0094*15 to e4*2001/116*0094*17, from e4*2007/46*0165*00 to e4*2007/46*0165*16, from e4*2007/46*0204*00 to e4*2007/46*0204*35, from e4*2007/46*0204*04 to e4*2007/46*0204*22, from e4*2007/46*0204*05 to e4*2007/46*0204*32, from e4*2007/46*0204*11 to e4*2007/46*0204*33, from e4*2007/46*0271*00 to e4*2007/46*0271*10, from e4*2007/46*0308*01 to e4*2007/46*0308*09, from e4*2007/46*0308*02 to e4*2007/46*0308*10, from e4*2007/46*0309*01 to e4*2007/46*0309*06, from e4*2007/46*0537*00 to e4*2007/46*0537*02, from e4*2007/46*0537*04 to e4*2007/46*0537*21, from e50*2001/116*0007*01 to e50*2001/116*0007*05 |
| Published | 21 June 2024 |
Risk Description
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/12/2023
Product Description
Passenger cars.