1. This passenger car is exposed to a fuel leak from the auxiliary heating. Consequently, leaking fuel may come into contact with hot parts of the engine, increasing the risk of fire.
2. The electrical supply to and software for the additional heating is not correctly designed and the heater can shut off too soon when the vehicle is switched off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leaks increasing the risk of fire.
The Opel Combo vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 November 2017 and 26 September 2021.
Opel recall code: 21-C-175
Affected models: Combo
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 2,609
Source 1: Rapex Alert 2/2022 A12/00056/22
Source 2: Rapex Alert 3/2022 A12/00150/22