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Takata Recall: Opel Vectra

Opel Vectra: named in 4 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 07/2003 and 12/2008. A stop-drive order applies to some vehicles. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.

Stop-drive possible: A stop-drive order applies to some of these vehicles. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked until the airbag has been replaced.

Recall campaigns and build periods

Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): 2002–2008. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.

01/2005–12/2008 Driver airbag – base campaign KU3 (Takata inflator) · KBA 15712R · Campaign-wide period: 01/2005–11/2017 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN
07/2003–10/2008 Driver airbag – 1st extension (Takata inflator) · KBA 16105R
01/2005–12/2008 Driver airbag – 2nd extension (KU3) · KBA 17132R · Campaign-wide period: 01/2005–12/2017 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN
07/2003–12/2008 Several models – driver airbag, Takata inflator (code KBM) · KBA 6625Restriction according to the KBA: Signum, Vectra C, Astra H, Astra J, Cascada A, Meriva B, Zafira C, Mokka A · Campaign-wide period: 07/2003–08/2018 – limited to the model’s build period, exact scope via VIN

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Questions about the Opel Vectra

Is my Opel Vectra affected by the Takata recall?

According to our research, the Opel Vectra is named in 4 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 07/2003 to 12/2008), including KBA 15712R, 16105R, 17132R and 1 more. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.

What happens in the recall of the Opel Vectra?

The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.

Can I still drive my Opel Vectra?

A stop-drive order (“Stop Drive”) applies to some of these vehicles. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked until the airbag has been replaced.

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