Frontera
Frontera Recall Summary Opel/Vauxhall is recalling certain Frontera passenger cars due to a defect in the engine control unit for vehicles with electrified dual-clutch transmission. Metal soldering residues in the unit can cause electrical short circuits that lead to overheating and potential fire. The recall affects vehicles distributed in France with specific VINs between VXKCSHPYXST306929 and VXKCSHPX7TT084567.
- Recalling firm
- Opel/Vauxhall
- Product
- Passenger car. VIN: VXKCSHPYXST306929 - VXKCSHPX7TT084567. Frontera
- Reason
- Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in the vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues could pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, causing 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- FR
- Distribution
- France
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/33bdc314-fb15-4ee7-b90e-c299275ba8ae