Corsa, Frontera, Mokka

Certain Opel Corsa, Frontera, and Mokka vehicles have a spacing problem between the petrol particulate filter pipe and a component of the engine's electrical system that could allow water to enter in wet conditions. This water infiltration could cause an electrical arc leading to overheating or fire. The recall affects specific vehicles in France identified by their VIN numbers.

Recalling firm

Opel/Vauxhall

Product

Passenger car. CORSA VIN: VXKUPHPX5P4056885 - VXKUPHPYXT4032715; MOKKA VIN: VXKUSHPY5RW004326 - VXKUSHPY9TW004570; FRONTERA: VIN: VXKCSHPYXRT125999 - VXKCSHPY3TT018543. Corsa, Frontera, Mokka

Reason

The vehicle may have contact, or insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt starter generator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and possible contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc, that could trigger a thermal event, such as overheating, which may lead to 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...

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-03-20

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

FR

Distribution

France

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2ff6830f-917d-4ef6-8e9c-bafca6b40900