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The Independent
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Urgent warning issued to Citroen owners
Citroen has expanded its critical 'stop-drive' airbag recall to include C4, DS4, and DS5 models due to a potentially dangerous fault. This expansion follows an initial recall earlier this year for C3 and DS3 models, prompted by a fatal incident in France involving a 2014 Citroen C3. The expanded recall affects an additional 9,968 vehicles in the UK, specifically C4 models from 2010-2011, DS4s from 2010-2011, and DS5s from 2010-2013. Citroen has already fitted new replacement airbags to over 66,000 vehicles, with the majority expected to be completed by the end of September. Owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles and can check if their car is impacted by entering their VIN on the Citroen website.
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
10,000 motorists issued urgent warning to stop driving cars immediately in 'code-red' recall
The 'stop-drive' notice has been extended to scores more UK drivers after a previous recall affected tens of thousands Motorists of some models of Citroen cars have been issued with an urgent notice to stop driving them now. The latest directive from the motoring giant has been given to 10,000 more drivers following one in June which affected 96,000 vehicle owners. The recall at the start of the summer was for C3 and DS3 models manufactured between 2009 and 2019 which were deemed unfit to drive due to a fault with the airbag system. And now thousands more motorists have been told to stop driving their cars now. The French car manufacturer has issued an updated communication regarding the urgent stop drive recall affecting certain C3, C4, DS3, DS4, and DS5 models due to a fault with the airbag system. The red bordered letters were sent to affected drivers on August 12. This is Money reported that the order was the highest level 'code red' recall, something rarely issued in the UK. It came after a French driver was killed earlier in June when a minor collision caused her airbag to deploy and sent shrapnel into her head causing fatal injuries. Now motoring experts at Blackcircles have warned Citroen drivers to stop driving immediately if they receive this letter. This latest recall affects the following models: Second-generation Citroën C3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016 Citroën DS 3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016 DS Automobiles DS 3 manufactured between 2016 and 2019 Citroën C4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018 Citroën DS4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018 Citroën DS5 manufactured between 2010 and 2018 Jay Kennedy, Content Specialist at Blackcircles, explains what a stop drive recall is. He said: "A stop drive recall is a type of safety recall issued when a vehicle is found to have a defect that poses a significant safety risk, requiring owners to stop driving it immediately. "This could be due to a fault from the vehicle manufacturer, a component supplier, or an issue discovered during routine inspections or consumer reports. These defects are usually severe, affecting critical systems like brakes, steering, or airbags, and could lead to serious injury or accidents if the vehicle continues to be driven." Blackcircles hammered home that stop-drive recalls are not recommendations and instead are urgent directives. He also pointed out that it can see you fined or even banned. They said: "The vehicle should not be driven under any circumstances until it has been repaired, even if it appears to be functioning normally.' Jay added: "Stop-drive recalls aren't just routine warnings – they signal a serious safety risk that must be addressed immediately. If you receive a stop drive recall, you should contact your local dealership or manufacturer promptly and schedule a repair. "You should also contact your insurance company and follow their instructions.' 'Driving a stop drive safety received car is extremely dangerous, and can cost you up to £2,500 in fines. The DVSA enforces the rule, and drivers can also receive three points on their license and a driving ban depending on the severity of the offence.' With the additional models now added, the total number of Citroens impacted is 106,000. Stellantis claims that 'more than 66,000' C3 and DS3 models have had their replacement airbags fitted to date, reports This Is Money.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Another 10,000 drivers face Citroen recall over faulty airbags
Citroen has expanded its critical 'stop-drive' airbag campaign, now including C4, DS4, and DS5 models. The urgent recall instructs owners not to drive their vehicles due to a potentially dangerous airbag fault. This expansion follows an initial recall earlier this year, prompted by a report of fatal injuries sustained by a woman in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. That incident led to the recall of C3 models manufactured between 2009 and 2016, and DS3s from 2016 to 2019. The recall now affects C4 models built between 2010 and 2011, DS4s from 2010 and 2011 and DS5s produced from 2010 and 2013, resulting in 9,968 vehicles across the UK. A Citroen spokesperson told the PA News Agency: 'To date, more than 66,000 vehicles have had their new replacement airbags fitted. We forecast that the majority of customer vehicles will have their new replacement airbags fitted by the end of September, with the remaining cases handled as swiftly as possible within the coming weeks.' They added: 'In addition, Stellantis has proactively decided to expand the stop-drive to include additional Citroen C4 (2010-2011), DS4 (2010-2011), and DS5 (2010-2013) vehicles. In the UK, this amounts to an additional 9,968 vehicles.' Citroen says that owners can check if their vehicle has been affected and what actions they will need to take by simply typing in their vehicle's VIN number into the brand's 'check tool' on the Citroen website.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Another 10,000 drivers face Citroen recall over faulty airbags
Citroen has expanded its critical 'stop-drive' airbag campaign, now including C4, DS4, and DS5 models. The urgent recall instructs owners not to drive their vehicles due to a potentially dangerous airbag fault. This expansion follows an initial recall earlier this year, prompted by a report of fatal injuries sustained by a woman in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. That incident led to the recall of C3 models manufactured between 2009 and 2016, and DS3s from 2016 to 2019. The recall now affects C4 models built between 2010 and 2011, DS4s from 2010 and 2011 and DS5s produced from 2010 and 2013, resulting in 9,968 vehicles across the UK. A Citroen spokesperson told the PA News Agency: 'To date, more than 66,000 vehicles have had their new replacement airbags fitted. We forecast that the majority of customer vehicles will have their new replacement airbags fitted by the end of September, with the remaining cases handled as swiftly as possible within the coming weeks.' They added: 'In addition, Stellantis has proactively decided to expand the stop-drive to include additional Citroen C4 (2010-2011), DS4 (2010-2011), and DS5 (2010-2013) vehicles. In the UK, this amounts to an additional 9,968 vehicles.' Citroen says that owners can check if their vehicle has been affected and what actions they will need to take by simply typing in their vehicle's VIN number into the brand's 'check tool' on the Citroen website.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Urgent 'stop-drive' warning extended to thousands more cars
Citroen has expanded its airbag recall to include additional models Citroen has extended its 'stop-drive' airbag recall to include C4, DS4 and DS5 models, warning owners not to drive their vehicles due to a potentially dangerous airbag fault. The recall was initially announced earlier this year following a report that a woman tragically lost her life due to an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France last year. This led to the recall of C3s manufactured from 2009 to 2016 and DS3s produced from 2016 to 2019. Now, the recall has been expanded to include C4 models made between 2010 and 2011, DS4s from 2010 and 2011, and DS5s built from 2010 to 2013, affecting nearly 10,000 vehicles across the UK. A spokesperson for Citroen said: "To date, more than 66,000 vehicles have had their new replacement airbags fitted. We forecast that the majority of customer vehicles will have their new replacement airbags fitted by the end of September, with the remaining cases handled as swiftly as possible within the coming weeks. "In addition, Stellantis has proactively decided to expand the stop-drive to include additional Citroen C4 (2010-2011), DS4 (2010-2011), and DS5 (2010-2013) vehicles. In the UK, this amounts to an additional 9,968 vehicles." Citroen advises owners to check if their vehicle is affected and what steps they need to take by entering their vehicle's VIN number into the brand's 'check tool' on the Citroen website.
