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OPEL Recall Check
Checking OPEL Recall Notices When Buying a Used OPEL Car
Purchasing a used OPEL car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by OPEL to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.
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We have OPEL recalls for the models below.
19/02/2016 - Opel
Vivaro
Vivaro
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to insufficient tightening torque of the bonnet's primary latch bolts, the bonnet may unlock unexpectedly while driving.
Model Numbers:
Model: Vivaro B
Production Dates:
Vehicles of 2015-2016 model years are concerned.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/12/2015 - Opel/Vauxhall
Adam, Corsa E
Adam, Corsa E
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The joint between the stub axle and the front lower suspension arm may become detached, causing a loss of driving stability.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D; EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0379*31 - *33 and e1*2001/116*0379*28
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned were built between 2014 and 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/12/2015 - Opel/Vauxhall
Adam, Corsa E
Adam, Corsa E
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The joint between the stub axle and the front lower suspension arm may become detached, causing a loss of driving stability.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D; EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0379*31 - *33 and e1*2001/116*0379*28
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned were built between 2014 and 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
13/11/2015 - Opel/Vauxhall
Mokka
Mokka
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Check This Car for the following recall:
A faulty steering column torque sensor can lead to a loss of steering assistance.
Model Numbers:
Mokka
Production Dates:
Production year: 2015
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/09/2015 - Opel/Vauxhall
Meriva
Meriva
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Check This Car for the following recall:
It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seat-belt tensioner on the outer side of the seat may suffer fatigue if used for a long time with the seat in certain positions. As a consequence, the steel cable could snap in the event of an accident, thus increasing the risk of injury to the person wearing the seat-belt.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D, EC type-approval: e4*2007/46*0165*00 to *12 e4*2007/46*0271*06 and *07
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned were built between 2009 and 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
11/09/2015 - Opel
Adam, Corsa
Adam, Corsa
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The steering gear rack of the affected vehicles may have a crack in the teeth area which could affect the steering, leading to the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D, S-D/Van; EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0379*32 - *33, e1*2007/46*0505*10
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned were manufactured in 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
11/09/2015 - Opel
Adam, Corsa
Adam, Corsa
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The steering gear rack of the affected vehicles may have a crack in the teeth area which could affect the steering, leading to the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D, S-D/Van; EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0379*32 - *33, e1*2007/46*0505*10
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned were manufactured in 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
28/08/2015 - Opel
Meriva
Meriva
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The engine wiring harness may chafe against the transmission housing which could cause miscellaneous engine failures: the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall during driving.
Model Numbers:
Meriva B
Production Dates:
Production years: 2014 and 2015. Vehicles from E 4 038930 to F 4 077652.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
03/07/2015 - Opel
Insignia
Insignia
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to a gas leakage from the left damper, the rear door can suddenly descend after being raised in a normal manner. This can cause injuries to persons standing in the vicinity of the rear door.
Model Numbers:
15-C-038 model Station Wagon
Production Dates:
Vehicles manufactured between 2009-2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
22/05/2015 - Opel
Antara
Antara
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Check This Car for the following recall:
There is a possibility of the vehicle starting unintentionally when the ignition key is in the 'off' position in the ignition lock, in which case the starter motor may be activated if the vehicle is in gear, so that the vehicle starts to move. This could lead to persons, in particular outside the vehicle, being injured.
Model Numbers:
Type:L-A; EC type-approval: e4*2001/116*0118*03, e4*2001/116*0118*08, e4*2001/116*0118*09
Production Dates:
Vehicles manufactured between 2007 and 2010 are concerned.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
24/04/2015 - Opel
Adam
Adam
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The 18" light alloy wheel rims can crack on the surface with high mileage. This may cause a reduction in the clamping force of the wheel bolts and, in the worst case scenario, loss of the wheel.
Model Numbers:
Type: S-D EC; type-approval: e1*2001/116*0379*22
Production Dates:
The vehicles concerned are 2013 - 2015 models.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
17/04/2015 - Opel
Vivaro
Vivaro
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Check This Car for the following recall:
There may be contact between the main wiring and the windscreen wipers mechanism which might cause the engine to fail to start or the windscreen wipers to stop unexpectedly. Insufficient tightening of the bolt and nut in the lower suspension arm may affect the steering when the vehicle is being driven.The hand brake cable may detach causing the hand brake to not work.
Model Numbers:
Vivaro B
Production Dates:
Model year 2015
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View