Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer Opel has initiated a voluntary recall of certain passenger van and light commercial vehicle models. The recall was notified by France under case number SR/01582/26 and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The action concerns a non-compliance with EU motor vehicle regulations and addresses a fire risk originating from the engine compartment. The recall is classified as a serious risk. The official date of entry into force for the measure is 26 May 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: Opel
– Product Name: Zafira, Vivaro
– Product Type: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
– Model/Type Numbers: e2*2007/46*0532*24, e2*2007/46*0533*31, e2*2007/46*0533*33
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) Range: VXEVNFC17RU361210 – VXEVPFC35TU392495
– Production Dates: 06 June 2025 – 22 January 2026
– Country of Origin: France
– Notifying Country: France
– Company Recall Code: KWJ

3. Hazard Information
The recall is issued due to a fire risk. According to the recall notice, the starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable because of insufficient cable protection. This contact can cause an electric arc or short circuit, which may lead to smoke from the engine compartment and potentially 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. The risk types listed in the notification are: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, and Non-Compliance.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized Opel dealer or service center to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The manufacturer has assigned the internal recall code KWJ for this campaign. Consumers should reference this code when scheduling service. No further specific consumer instructions, such as whether to stop driving the vehicle, are provided in the recall notice.

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 measure involves the recall of the affected vehicles for inspection and repair. The specific repair procedure (e.g., replacement of the starter body, addition of cable protection) is not detailed in the recall notice. The date of entry into force for the measure is 26 May 2026.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: France
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099161
– Case Number: SR/01582/26
– Company Recall Code: KWJ
– Manufacturer: Opel
– Country of Origin: France
– Contact details for the manufacturer or local Opel dealers are not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their nearest authorized Opel dealer or service center for further information and to schedule the recall repair.

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