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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-05-08

Origin: France

Opel乘用车发动机控制单元缺陷可能导致金属颗粒

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-08
Country of origin	France
Manufacturer	Opel/Vauxhall
Models affected	Frontera
Defect	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.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01383/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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