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Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-09-12

Origin: France

Opel van/LCV front control arm bolts and hinge may break due to corrosion

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-12
Country of origin	France
Manufacturer	OPEL.
Models affected	Vivaro, Zafira
Defect	The fixing bolts and the hinge on the vehicle’s front control arms may break due to corrosion. This can cause the vehicle to steer in an unpredictable way, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03235/25
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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