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Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 21, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Opel/Vauxhall Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka, Signum, Vectra C, Zafira C passenger car — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. 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.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (01/12/2023)

Product description

Passenger cars.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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