Passenger car "Zafira" and "Combo"
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0914/12 |
| Brand | Opel |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | - Type ZAFIRA T98MONOCAB/CNG, EC type approval Nos. (international):e1*98/14*0200*00 - e1*98/14*0200*06- Type COMBO-C-CNG, EC type approval Nos. (international):e1*2007/46*0293*00 -..... |
| Published | 22 June 2012 |
Risk Description
null Temperature fluctuations during the filling process (-20° to +40°) may damage the paint on the compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders, resulting in corrosion. In extreme cases, this may cause natural gas to leak from the CNG cylinders. There is a risk that the vehicle could catch fire once the engine has been switched off.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car.