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Metro
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Metro
More than 80,000 Citroen cars recalled over 'potentially fatal' airbag fault
Drivers of Citroen C3s and DS3s have been ordered to stop driving their cars immediately over a potentially dangerous airbag fault. The French firm's manufacturers Stellantis have issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a 37-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries caused by an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. As a result, around 82,000 C3 and DS3 models have been removed from the road across France. It comes after Ford recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a risk of passengers including children getting trapped in the back seat. The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The vehicles use Takata airbag systems, which could be faulty. However, Stellantis UK said that there were no reported incidents of faults in the UK, but it has decided to take action regardless, saying: 'This decision underscores the Company's unwavering commitment to customer safety.' The car manufacturer in a recent statement said: 'Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plant to support this action to ensure the fastest, safest and most convenient solution for each customer. 'Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' More Trending Owners will be contacted by letter, or they can check whether their car is affected by using the VIN check tool on Citroen's website. The fatal crash happened in the French city of Reims on June 11. The airbag, meant to protect drivers in the event of a collision, exploded, causing 'very serious injuries' leading to her death, prosecutor François Schneider is quoted as saying in Le Monde. A manslaughter investigation has been opened. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Just gorgeous': Your favourite European islands that aren't in Greece MORE: Nearly 200,000 Ford vehicles recalled over risk of passengers getting trapped MORE: Map shows where Oxford plans UK's first congestion charge in 20 years
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Drivers of two cars told 'stop driving' after serious fault found
The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a woman sustained fatal injuries Citroen C3 and DS3 drivers have been hit with an urgent 'Stop-Drive' notice over a concerning airbag flaw. The affected cars include second-generation Citroen C3s from 2009 to 2016 and first-gen DS3s made from 2016 to 2019. The alarm was sounded following a grim report of a woman's fatal injury from an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. This has led to approximately 82,000 C3 and DS3 models being pulled off roads in France. These vehicles are equipped with the Takata airbag systems that could potentially malfunction. Despite no reported issues on UK roads, Stellantis UK isn't taking chances and is taking action regardless. The company said in a statement: "Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plant to support this action to ensure the fastest, safest and most convenient solution for each customer. "Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue." Car owners should look out for a letter in the post or utilise the VIN check service on Citroen's website to see if their vehicle is impacted.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Drivers of two Citroen models told 'stop driving' after serious fault found
Drivers of two Citroen models told 'stop driving' after serious fault found The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order The models affected are C3s built between 2009 and 2016 and DS3s built between 2016 and 2019 (Image: Citroen/PA ) Drivers of Citroen C3s and DS3s have been ordered to stop driving their cars over a potentially dangerous airbag fault. The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a woman sustained fatal injuries caused by an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. As a result, around 82,000 C3 and DS3 models have been removed from the road across France. The vehicles use Takata airbag systems, which could be faulty. However, Stellantis UK said that there were no reported incidents of faults in the UK, but it has decided to take action regardless. Article continues below The car manufacturer in a recent statement said: 'Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plant to support this action to ensure the fastest, safest and most convenient solution for each customer. Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' Owners will be contacted by letter, or they can check whether their car is affected by using the VIN check tool on Citroen's website.
Local France
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Local France
France recalls thousands of cars with 'dangerous' airbags
More than 250,000 vehicles in France are equipped with faulty airbags, which have now been recalled. These Takata airbags, made by a Japanese manufacturer that went bankrupt in 2017, were built into vehicles made between 1998 and 2019, and are potentially very dangerous. So far, at least 15 people have died from these airbags exploding and sending metal fragments into the car, French daily Libération reported. How do I know if my car is affected? You may have already received a letter informing you that you are affected by the recall campaign. However, not everyone will have been contacted, so you may need to check if your vehicle is one of those with the dangerous airbags. More than 150 car models are affected from the following makes; Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Daihatsu, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen. A large proportion of the cars affected in France are Citroën C3s and DS3s. In order to find out if your vehicle is affected, then you need to locate your vehicle identification number, which is 17 characters long. It would be on your vehicle registration document (next to the letter E), or it would be on your driver's dashboard, in your maintenance or warranty booklet, or on the manufacturer's plate on the windscreen. Then, take this information and look up on your car manufacturer's website if you are affected. For example, here is the page for Citroën. If this is not possible, you can also try searching the government website ' '. This should include a list and contact details for all the makes and models concerned - the website may be slow to load due to high levels of traffic initially. Otherwise, French daily Le Parisien has developed a helpful simulator to see if your car might be affected, however the website is behind a paywall. What happens if my car is on the list? If you find that your vehicle is on the list, make an appointment with the dealership for your vehicle as soon as possible to get the airbags replaced. According to the French ministry for ecological transition, this should be free of charge, with your car only held up for 'less than half a day', Le Parisien reported. If you cannot get the airbag replaced quickly, French authorities recommend you file a report with the Vehicle and Engine Market Surveillance Service at this link. It's possible to get an independent garage to do the work for you, but in this case it would not be free. If you are worried about driving your car to the garage for repairs, check first to see if the manufacturer has placed your vehicle on a "stop drive" request. If so, contact them to ask about a solution. What are the risks? Most of the deadly incidents have taken place in France's overseas territories located in warm climates. It is likely that the humidity and heat could make the airbags in these areas at a greater risk of exploding.
