Passenger car - oil pressure switch
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
This recall affects 2003 to 2005 model year OPEL ASTRA G and H vehicles. The defect involves the upper oil pressure switch, which can release engine oil onto the heat protection shield of the exhaust pipe. This oil may self-ignite when it contacts the hot shield, creating a fire hazard and risk of thermal incident in the vehicle.
The recall was initiated as a voluntary corrective action by the importer. The record does not specify what remedy is available to consumers or what actions affected owners should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of fire because the upper oil pressure switch releases engine oil onto the heat protection shield of the exhaust pipe which might cause it to self-ignite, thus causing the risk of a thermal incident.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The recall concerns 2003 to 2005 model year OPEL ASTRA G/H vehicles. VINS numbers :- Astra H From 5 2 000002 to 5 2 192573 - Astra H From 4 5 000007 to 5 5 160651 - Astra H From 4 8 000033 to 5 8 171196- Astra G From 3 2 000013 to 4 2 230983- Astra G From 3 5 000004 to 4 5 153272- Astra G From 3 6 072891 to 3 6 152042- Astra G From 3 8 000004 to 4 8 052493- Astra G From 3 B 006415 to 5 B 003662- Astra G From 4 G 040702 to 5 G 099437 Model: models ASTRA G/H Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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