Opel recall: more than 20,000 small cars in Germany affected

Created: 07/10/2022, 20:30

Opel brand cars are affected by a recall.

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A recall by the carmaker Opel affects a total of more than 200,000 cars worldwide.

According to the company, the error can be fixed in a short time.

Rüsselsheim/Flensburg - Defects in the car are annoying, repairs in the workshop are often expensive.

A recall now makes a trip to the garage unavoidable for some Opel customers.

The carmaker is recalling more than 204,000 Corsa models worldwide.

Germany is also affected: Opel is recalling a number of Corsa models

The reason is a "missing warning to the driver in the event of a defect in the direction indicators", as the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in Flensburg has reported since Wednesday (October 5).

In Germany, a good 20,000 vehicles are said to be affected.

It is about the years of construction 2019 to 2021. The authority recommends contacting the car manufacturer Opel or an authorized workshop on the matter.

According to the recall report, the KBA did not know whether there were incidents of property damage or personal injury due to the defect.

The specialist portal “Kfz-Betrieb” had previously reported on this on Friday.

• Brand: Opel

• Sales name: Corsa

• Year of construction from/to: 2019/2021

• Recall background: Missing warning to the driver in the event of a defect in the direction indicators.

• Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Opel recall: troubleshooting for customers free of charge

Opel explained that there are 20,073 vehicles in the Corsa model series in Germany that are equipped with so-called Ecoled headlights.

"To date, we are not aware of any incidents involving property damage and/or personal injury," said an Opel spokesman.

"The visit to the authorized Opel Service Partner is free of charge for the customer and provides for an update of the diagnostic software." This takes around 45 minutes.

An autopilot system from Tesla, however, has been criticized.

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