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Passenger van - Parking brake cable connector to passenger van

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk

Passenger van - Parking brake cable connector to passenger van was recalled on 5 December 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1407/08. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of injuries because of a possible fracture on the parking brake cable connector between primary and intermediate cable.

Alert Number1407/08
BrandOPEL
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Model NumberVivaro
Published5 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because of a possible fracture on the parking brake cable connector between primary and intermediate cable.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

The recall concerns 2006 to 2008 model year OPEL Vivaro van vehicles, with VIN numbers from 6V623373 to 8V666296 (factory: Luton England) and from 6Y715311 to 8Y951548 (factory: Barcelona Spain).

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger van - Parking brake cable connector to passenger van.

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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