Grandland X

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/01030/21
BrandOpel
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginGermany
Model Numbere2*2007/46*0597*11
Published16 July 2021

Risk Description

Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode. This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in 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: 04/12/2020

Product Description

Passenger car

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