The risk
The electric power steering harness is routed between two screws, and slight vibrations may cause damage during steering operations. This may cause a short circuit, leading to a loss of power steering assistance and/or a fire in the passenger compartment. The product does not comply with 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.
Product: Passenger car. VIN : VXKCMZYA8RT198239 - VXKCSHPY9ST090653
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 10/03/2026
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2026
15 of the 311 motor vehicle alerts published in 2026 concerned the same risk.
| SR/03000/26 23 Oct 2026 | Ford Kuga |
| SR/02601/26 25 Sept 2026 | Renault Trucks Master 4 |
| SR/02286/26 21 Aug 2026 | Fiat Fiat 500e, Panda MHEV |
| SR/02288/26 21 Aug 2026 | Abarth 500e |
| SR/01576/26 5 Jun 2026 | Hyundai IONIQ EV |
| SR/01314/26 1 May 2026 | Peugeot 3008 V3, 5008 V3 |
| SR/01158/26 17 Apr 2026 | Honda |
| SR/00933/26 3 Apr 2026 | Ford Kuga |
Who notified alerts in 2026
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 149 |
| France | 119 |
| Belgium | 20 |
| Portugal | 7 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2026
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239 EU Safety Gate alerts for Opel since 2006; the most were issued in 2021 (27).
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