Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Opel/Vauxhall
Country: France
Hazards: Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01575/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Passenger car |
| Brand | Opel/Vauxhall |
| Country | France |
| Case Number | SR/01575/26 |
| Hazard | Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record
Recall Summary
Opel/Vauxhall has issued a recall for certain Grandland X passenger cars due to a potential steering system defect. The recall was notified by France under case number SR/01575/26. The manufacturer initiated the recall of the product from end users, effective from 07/05/2026. The company recall code is KWR.
Affected Products
Product: Passenger car
Brand: Opel/Vauxhall
Name: Grandland X
Type/Model Number: e2*2007/46*0597*27, e2*2007/46*0597*28
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Range: W0VZCYHZ5P6018524 to W0VZ45GY8R6001157
Production Dates: 15.05.2023 to 08.09.2023
Country of Origin: France
Notifying Country: France
The affected vehicles are passenger cars manufactured between 15 May 2023 and 8 September 2023. The specific VIN range provided indicates the first and last affected vehicles in the recall population.
Hazard Information
The recall is classified as a serious risk. The identified danger involves the dual-pinion electric power steering system. Some vehicles may experience a loss of steering assistance due to a gearbox bearing failure combined with an EPS (Electric Power Steering) software calibration defect. This condition could cause the steering to lock, preventing the driver from turning the wheel. This increases the risk of an accident.
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.
Risk Type: Injuries
Consumer Action Required
Not specified in the recall notice. The recall notice indicates that the manufacturer has taken the measure of recalling the product from end users, effective from 07/05/2026. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact their authorized Opel/Vauxhall dealer for further instructions regarding inspection and repair.
Official Remedy
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force for the recall measure is 07/05/2026. Specific details regarding the remedy (such as inspection, software update, or replacement of steering components) are not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should expect their vehicle to be inspected and repaired at no cost as part of the recall process.
Contact Information
Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized Opel/Vauxhall dealership for further information regarding this recall. The recall can be referenced using the company recall code KWR or the EU Safety Gate case number SR/01575/26. Additional information may be available through the EU Safety Gate alert system at the reference URL provided in the original notification.
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/01575/26).
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.
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.