On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause the inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash leading to serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace the driver airbag module.
Concerns: Opel Cascada (Model years 2012–2018) · Opel Meriva A (Model years 2009–2010) · Opel Meriva B (Model years 2011–2017) · Opel Mokka A (Model years 2011–2018) · Opel Signum (Model years 2005–2008) · Opel Zafira C/Zafira Tourer (Model years 2011–2016) · Vauxhall Astra (Model years 2005–2018) · Vauxhall Vectra C (Model years 2003–2008)
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).