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Automotive · European Union · 2025-08-15

Origin: Germany

Opel Passenger car: Airbag deterioration may cause inflator burst and metal fragments

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-15
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Opel
Models affected	Signum, Vectra, Astra, Cascada, Meriva, Zafira, Mokka
Defect	The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants.
Remedy	Request to stop driving.
Recall number	SR/02979/25
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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