Passenger car

What is the danger

Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode. This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame.

Requirements breached

The product does not meet the requirements laid down in 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.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 4 December 2020

Product

Description

Passenger car

Brand

Opel

Model / type

e2*2007/46*0597*11

Barcode

20-C-180

Batch

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 23 October and 6 November 2019.