A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment.
The Opel Vivaro vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 6 October 2020 and 11 July 2022.
Opel recall code: KGU
Affected models: Astra L, Combo, Corsa, Grandland X, Mokka, Movano, Zafira, Vivaro
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 132,179
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01877/23
Source: Rapex Alert 36/2023 A12/02071/23
Source: Rapex Alert 43/2023 A12/02586/23