Opel Vectra and Signum
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0284/06 |
| Brand | Opel |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Signum (Z-C/S), Vectra (Z-C, Z-C/SW) |
| Published | 26 May 2006 |
Risk Description
Moisture ingress to the heatable spray nozzles can trigger a malfunction, which can result in the spray nozzles overheating. In unfavourable circumstances, overheating of the spray nozzles can lead to a fire in the engine compartment shortly after the engine has been stopped. Some fire damages have been reported without any injury to persons.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary worldwide corrective actions taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
EC-type approval e1*98/14*0187*09 ff and e1*2001/116*0214*05 and e1*2001/116*0238*02ff and e1*2001/116*090*00 ff and e1*2001/116*0291*00 ff and e1*2001/116*0292*00 ff.Cars from the model years 2004-2006 are affected.