InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Opel/Vauxhall – Passenger car / Passenger van
Opel/Vauxhall – Passenger car / Passenger van
Name: Astra, Corsa, Combo, Vivaro
Category: 10
Date: 2026-04-10
Product Category: Motor vehicles
Risk Type: Injuries
Danger: The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. 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: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 11/03/2026
Description: Passenger car / Passenger van.Astra L: VIN: VXKFBYHZ5S1059822 – VXKFCYHZ2T1012326Corsa: VIN: VXKUBYHT4S4255283 – VXKUBYHT8T4047926Combo: VIN: W0VEDYHT4SJ893235 – W0VEDYHT9TN526051Vivaro: VIN: VXEVJYHV4SU352138 – VXEVJYHV9TZ021950
Notifying Country: France
Country of Origin: France
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
