Passenger car – Corsa D

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number1295/07
BrandOPEL
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberS-D
Published14 December 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of injuries because the intermediate shafts of the steering systems that are not sufficiently robust may break under high stress (when parking). This defect results from a temporary discrepancy in the production process at the manufacturers. The defective shafts can be identified by the date of production, which is printed on them.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

EC type approval e1*2001/116*0379*05.The vehicles are 2007 models with Vehicle Identification Numbers in the following ranges. The measure is being conducted under Code No 07-C-038 and information is available from dealers. VIN ranges: 7 4 029534 to 7 4 233663, 7 6 021542 to 7 6 087940.

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