Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record: Opel Zafira & Vivaro
Database Reference: Reclia
Case Number: SR/01582/26
Date of Record: 26/05/2026

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1. Recall Summary

A recall has been issued for specific Opel Zafira and Vivaro passenger vans and light commercial vehicles. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer and applies to vehicles produced between 06 June 2025 and 22 January 2026. The action is a recall of the product from end users, effective from 26 May 2026. The notifying country is France, and the country of origin is France.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle
– Brand: Opel
– Model Names: Zafira, Vivaro
– Type/Model Number: e2*2007/46*0532*24, e2*2007/46*0533*31, e2*2007/46*0533*33
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN): VXEVNFC17RU361210 – VXEVPFC35TU392495
– Production Dates: 06 June 2025 – 22 January 2026
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: KWJ

3. Hazard Information

The recall is due to a fire risk. The danger is that the starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This contact could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and 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 level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required

The official measure is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized Opel dealer to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The recall is effective as of 26 May 2026. No specific instructions regarding stopping use of the vehicle were provided in the recall notice.

5. 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 specific remedy (e.g., replacement of the starter cable, installation of additional protection) is not detailed in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their dealer for the specific repair procedure.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: France
– Country of Origin: France
– Recall Source: EU Safety Gate (Alert number: SR/01582/26)
– Manufacturer: Opel
– Recall Code: KWJ
– Dealer Contact: Consumers should contact their local authorized Opel dealer for service. No specific phone number or website was provided in the recall notice.

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