Recalls: Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC
2012-13 Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC: owners’ manual omissions
In July 2014, a recall was issued for Opel Astra vehicles that were manufactured in the UK and Poland. In these vehicles, the owners’ manual did not contain some specific information required for Australia, such as child restraint loading precautions. To rectify this problem, Holden was to send owners an updated manual (via registered post). The UK-built vehicles that were recalled were manufactured from 13 February 2012 to 5 June 2013 and had VINs in the range W0LPE8EJ4C8061923 to W0LPD8EC3D8063216. The Polish-built vehicles that were recalled were manufactured from 14 February 2012 to 23 July 2013 and had VINs in the range W0LPF2DJ7CG071864 to W0LPF2EZ6DG122969 (PRA 2014/14209).
2012-13 model year Opel Astra OPC: Takata airbag recall
In August 2018, a recall was issued for 2012-13 model year Opel Astra OPC vehicles. The Takata driver’s airbag in these vehicles contained propellant wafers that could absorb moisture over time. In the event of a collision which triggered the driver’s airbag, excessive internal pressure could cause the metal airbag inflator housing to explode. This, in turn, would cause the metal fragments to be projected through the airbag cushion and into the cabin – these fragments posed a serious risk of injury and fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16957.
Problems and faults: Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC: steering column locked when accessories selected
General Motors issued a service bulletin for 2013 Opel Mk.4 Astra OPCvehicles. In these vehicles, steering lock may engage when the ignition lock was turned back from ‘Ignition’ to ‘ACC’ (accessories) even if the ignition key was not removed. To fix, the ignition cylinder was to be replaced; it was not necessary to replace the ignition lock housing.
