Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Passenger car

Brand: Opel

Country: France

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01683/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Opel
Country France
Case Number SR/01683/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01683/26, was issued by the notifying country France on 02/06/2026. The manufacturer is taking a recall action for certain Opel Astra L passenger cars. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to a fire hazard and non-compliance with EU motor vehicle regulations. The action involves the recall of the product from end users.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: Opel
– Product Name: Astra L
– Category: Motor vehicles (Passenger car)
– Type/Model Numbers: e2*2007/46*0628*37, e2*2007/46*0628*38, e2*2007/46*0628*39, g11*2018/858*00753*02, g11*2018/858*00753*03, g11*2018/858*00753*04
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN): VXKF4DGN2S1050500 to VXKF4DGM5T1006922
– Production Dates: 17.10.2025 to 22.01.2026
– Country of Origin: France
– Company Recall Code: KWY
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard: The fuel hose may have been incorrectly routed during assembly. This incorrect routing can cause the fuel hose to come into contact with the engine belt pulley. Such contact could damage the hose, potentially leading to fuel leaking or spraying into the engine compartment or surrounding areas. If the leaked fuel reaches hot surfaces, this could result in a fire. The product does not comply with 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the manufacturer is taking the measure of a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized Opel dealer to have the recall remedy performed. The date of entry into force for this measure is 02/06/2026. No further specific consumer instructions are provided in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The specific corrective action to be performed on the vehicle (e.g., inspection and rerouting of the fuel hose) is not detailed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: France
– Case Number: SR/01683/26
– Company Recall Code: KWY
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099245
– Image: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011412
– URL for Recall Details: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact an authorized Opel dealer for service.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Passenger car?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01683/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Passenger car?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Passenger car?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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