Automotive giant Opel is conducting a comprehensive voluntary Opel recall campaign around the world in order to keep driver and passenger safety at the highest level. This attack, which is of great concern to vehicle owners in Turkey, aims to renew hardware components that may pose a life-threatening risk, especially in traffic. In its official statement, the company underlines that all customers should quickly check the status of their vehicles.

What is the Big Danger in Takata Airbags?

At the center of this large-scale Opel recall wave are Takata branded airbag systems, which affect many automotive brands on a global scale. According to the technical details shared by Opel, the chemical elements contained in these airbags undergo structural deterioration over time. This risk increases exponentially, especially in vehicles that are exposed to hot and high humidity climate conditions for a long time.

Chemical degradation can cause the trigger mechanism to violently break down when the airbag deployment is triggered in the event of an accident. Metal modules that may be thrown into the cockpit as a result of fragmentation can cause serious injury to the driver and passengers, and in the worst case scenario, can pose a life-threatening risk. The brand announced that the driver’s airbag module will be gradually replaced with a new one in order to prevent this danger.

Which Opel Models Are At Risk?

According to the official information, this critical security update definitely covers the production years. Popular passenger cars and SUV models that came off the line between 2005 and 2018 are included in the campaign. The priority models at risk are listed as follows:

• Astra
• Meriva
• mokka
• cascada
• Zafira
• Signum
• vectra

How to Make a Free Inquiry by Chassis Number (VIN)?

It is quite easy to find out whether your vehicle is affected by this global security operation. You can instantly make an inquiry by entering the 17-digit chassis number (VIN) on your vehicle license to the “Check VIN” page on the Opel official website.

If your vehicle is included in the Opel recall in the system, you should immediately contact the nearest authorized service and make an appointment. Airbag replacement and all related technical revisions for safety reasons are carried out completely free of charge at Opel Authorized Services.