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The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw
CAR dealers have been told to halt sales of a popular second-hand car amid severe safety concerns. It could affect tens of thousands of cars while they await an urgent recall to replace potentially lethal airbags. 3 Car dealerships have been told to halt sales of some Citroen models following a recall Credit: Getty 3 Some C3 and DS3 models were recalled after a fatal airbag explosion in France in June Credit: Getty Citroens's parent company Stellantis issued a Europe-wide 'stop-drive' order for two models beloved by motorists. Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were Safety Concerns In June of this year, a French woman was killed following a crash as her airbag sent metal fragments into her face causing fatal injuries. The car's Takata airbag uses an explosive called ammonium nitrate in tablet form which can degrade into powder if it gets wet. Read more Motors This can then cause an "unstable, uncontrolled explosion" motoring expert Hugo Griffiths told the BBC. Instead of the explosion inflating the airbag at the end of the metal tube, it could cause the metal tube itself to explode sending shrapnel into the passengers. Recall Notice It led to a notice that owners of these models The order is thought to affect Most read in Motors To check whether the recall applies to you, drivers should enter the vehicle identification number on Citroen UK's recall page. You can then arrange a repair online or by calling their recall helpline. Legendary motor discontinued almost 50 years ago revived with retro design However, Not only does this put drivers at potential risk, but it could also invalidate their insurance. Now, A team of motor trade lawyers have It prevents the sale of the car until Citroen have replaced the faulty airbags. Existing owners of the models can book their vehicles in to be fixed, although there are concerns this could take several months. In the meantime, dealerships could be stuck with a number of unsellable, and undriveable vehicles. Industry insiders warned This Is Money that private owners could be prioritised over traders, potentially leaving dealers stuck with their Stellantis acknowledged that its customer care team and dealers "have been overwhelmed" by the number of requests to replace airbags. An investigation by Which? found that Auto Trader would flag adverts for cars impacted by the recall notice. There are currently around 1,000 of these affected vehicles on the site. If dealers were to continue selling the models, they would be in reach of consumer law. The General Product safety Regulations 2005 ensures that "a product with an outstanding safety recall should not be passed to a consumer." However, this might not apply to those who buy from private sellers as the responsibility is on the buyer to check for any relevant recalls. If a crash is then caused by a fault recorded in the safety recall, it could invalidate the driver's insurance. You could also face up to £2,500 in fines, get three penalty points and be banned from driving if you are caught driving a recalled car according to the DVSA. Spokesperson for Citroen says... "The replacement of airbags made by the supplier Takata affects many vehicles manufacturers including ourselves. "Vehicles of ours included in this new stop-drive action in the UK, were already part of an ongoing comprehensive recall campaign that started over one year ago, first in Southern Europe and then expanded northwards. "Recall decisions, especially stop-drive actions, are based on multiple factors, including airbag specifications, vehicle age and usage, climate conditions, and notifications from regulatory authorities. "The Company's focus remains on completing the replacement of airbags in affected vehicles as swiftly as possible. Our Citroen network is fully engaged in maximising the number of cars that can be completed every day and, to increase our repair capacity even further and minimise as much as possible the impact on customers, our Peugeot network is now authorised to replace airbags on these cars in addition to at home options. "It is inevitable, with such a large number of vehicles affected, that customers could be inconvenienced in the short term. "However, we are deploying a variety of options to support mobility, recognising that every driver will have individual requirements, and that priority needs to be given to customers with the most urgent needs. "Customers should check if their vehicle is affected and what actions are advised by using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check tool on the Citroën UK website. "If impacted, they should register their vehicle to enable the processing of their repair as soon as possible." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 3 Drivers could have to wait several months for a replacement airbag Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw
The repairs could take months to be fixed SLAM THE BRAKES All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAR dealers have been told to halt sales of a popular second-hand car amid severe safety concerns. It could affect tens of thousands of cars while they await an urgent recall to replace potentially lethal airbags. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Car dealerships have been told to halt sales of some Citroen models following a recall Credit: Getty 3 Some C3 and DS3 models were recalled after a fatal airbag explosion in France in June Credit: Getty Citroens's parent company Stellantis issued a Europe-wide 'stop-drive' order for two models beloved by motorists. Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were affected by the recall. Safety Concerns In June of this year, a French woman was killed following a crash as her airbag sent metal fragments into her face causing fatal injuries. The car's Takata airbag uses an explosive called ammonium nitrate in tablet form which can degrade into powder if it gets wet. This can then cause an "unstable, uncontrolled explosion" motoring expert Hugo Griffiths told the BBC. Instead of the explosion inflating the airbag at the end of the metal tube, it could cause the metal tube itself to explode sending shrapnel into the passengers. Recall Notice It led to a notice that owners of these models should stop driving them until the problem is resolved. The order is thought to affect 120,000 drivers. To check whether the recall applies to you, drivers should enter the vehicle identification number on Citroen UK's recall page. You can then arrange a repair online or by calling their recall helpline. Legendary motor discontinued almost 50 years ago revived with retro design However, This Is Money reported that these models were still being sold second-hand with no mention of the safety notice. Not only does this put drivers at potential risk, but it could also invalidate their insurance. Now, dealerships have been ordered to stop selling the C3 and DS3 models. A team of motor trade lawyers have issued the suspension on sales of C3 and DS3 models from 2009 to 2019. It prevents the sale of the car until Citroen have replaced the faulty airbags. Existing owners of the models can book their vehicles in to be fixed, although there are concerns this could take several months. In the meantime, dealerships could be stuck with a number of unsellable, and undriveable vehicles. Industry insiders warned This Is Money that private owners could be prioritised over traders, potentially leaving dealers stuck with their faulty cars until 2026. Stellantis acknowledged that its customer care team and dealers "have been overwhelmed" by the number of requests to replace airbags. An investigation by Which? found that Auto Trader would flag adverts for cars impacted by the recall notice. There are currently around 1,000 of these affected vehicles on the site. If dealers were to continue selling the models, they would be in reach of consumer law. The General Product safety Regulations 2005 ensures that "a product with an outstanding safety recall should not be passed to a consumer." However, this might not apply to those who buy from private sellers as the responsibility is on the buyer to check for any relevant recalls. If a crash is then caused by a fault recorded in the safety recall, it could invalidate the driver's insurance. You could also face up to £2,500 in fines, get three penalty points and be banned from driving if you are caught driving a recalled car according to the DVSA. Spokesperson for Citroen says... "The replacement of airbags made by the supplier Takata affects many vehicles manufacturers including ourselves. "Vehicles of ours included in this new stop-drive action in the UK, were already part of an ongoing comprehensive recall campaign that started over one year ago, first in Southern Europe and then expanded northwards. "Recall decisions, especially stop-drive actions, are based on multiple factors, including airbag specifications, vehicle age and usage, climate conditions, and notifications from regulatory authorities. "The Company's focus remains on completing the replacement of airbags in affected vehicles as swiftly as possible. Our Citroen network is fully engaged in maximising the number of cars that can be completed every day and, to increase our repair capacity even further and minimise as much as possible the impact on customers, our Peugeot network is now authorised to replace airbags on these cars in addition to at home options. "It is inevitable, with such a large number of vehicles affected, that customers could be inconvenienced in the short term. "However, we are deploying a variety of options to support mobility, recognising that every driver will have individual requirements, and that priority needs to be given to customers with the most urgent needs. "Customers should check if their vehicle is affected and what actions are advised by using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check tool on the Citroën UK website. "If impacted, they should register their vehicle to enable the processing of their repair as soon as possible." Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand ‘under immense pressure' as drivers warned it could take a YEAR to fix their motors after urgent recall
DRIVERS have been warned it could take a year to fix their motor after a major car brand issued an urgent recall last month. The 3 Citroen issued a rare 'stop drive' notice in June Credit: AFP Thousands of Now the French motor maker is warning that it could be next year before all the cars affected by the recall are fixed. Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were affected by the recall. Read more in Motors Motorists are now flooding dealers with calls for help repairing their Manufacturer Stellantis has instructed motorists not to drive the recalled motors. Thousands of The fix reportedly takes about an hour and a half with Most read in Motors Some dealers are able to offer the service in just a few days time while others are taking longer. Some are reportedly not able to offer the service until 2026 leaving Citroen debut their all new C3 car with 97 customisation combinations Manufacturer The firm said it is mobilising a team of dealers, suppliers and Faulty airbags used in the recalled motors were also used by a variety of manufacturers. The affected cars were already part of a 3 It could take until 2026 before all the affected motors are fixed Credit: AFP 3 Motorists have been urged not to drive their cars Credit: Getty With a woman tragically dying in France last month after sustaining injuries from an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 the Motorists are encouraged to check if their car is affected on the The Sun has contacted Stellantis for comment. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand ‘under immense pressure' as drivers warned it could take a YEAR to fix their motors after urgent recall
An urgent recall was issued last month with customers warned not to drive affected motors LONG DELAY Major car brand 'under immense pressure' as drivers warned it could take a YEAR to fix their motors after urgent recall Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS have been warned it could take a year to fix their motor after a major car brand issued an urgent recall last month. The recall was issued on June 20 and hit some 120,000 owners across the country. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Citroen issued a rare 'stop drive' notice in June Credit: AFP Thousands of motorists were told their car's airbags were found to be faulty. Citroen DS3 and C3 models were recalled over a potentially deadly threat posed by the faulty air bags. Now the French motor maker is warning that it could be next year before all the cars affected by the recall are fixed. Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were affected by the recall. Motorists are now flooding dealers with calls for help repairing their motor's dodgy airbags. Manufacturer Stellantis has instructed motorists not to drive the recalled motors. Thousands of customers are now flooding phone lines with requests for help. The fix reportedly takes about an hour and a half with Citroen workshops already booking up fast. Some dealers are able to offer the service in just a few days time while others are taking longer. Some are reportedly not able to offer the service until 2026 leaving customers without a car for months. Citroen debut their all new C3 car with 97 customisation combinations Manufacturer Stellantis issued a rare "stop drive" action at the end of June. The firm said it is mobilising a team of dealers, suppliers and manufacturing plants to deal with the airbag issue. Faulty airbags used in the recalled motors were also used by a variety of manufacturers. The affected cars were already part of a recall started more than a year ago. 3 It could take until 2026 before all the affected motors are fixed Credit: AFP 3 Motorists have been urged not to drive their cars Credit: Getty With a woman tragically dying in France last month after sustaining injuries from an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 the manufacturer issued the urgent recall notice. Motorists are encouraged to check if their car is affected on the Citroen website. The Sun has contacted Stellantis for comment.
Saudi Gazette
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Deadly airbag fault sees 2.5m cars recalled in France
PARIS — France has ordered the recall of 2.5 million cars equipped with defective airbags that can explode on impact and have caused a series of deaths. It follows a fatal accident earlier this month in Reims, east of Paris, in which a 37-year-old mother driving a Citroen C3 was struck in the head by pieces of flying metal after a minor collision. It is the latest drama in the 20-year scandal over now-defunct Japanese manufacturer Takata, whose airbags were installed by nearly all the world's leading car-makers. The airbags use ammonium nitrate gas for instant inflation. But the gas can deteriorate in hot and humid conditions, leading to powerful explosions which throw shrapnel into the driver's face. The transport ministry in Paris on Tuesday issued a "do not drive" order on cars of all brands bearing Takata airbags in Corsica and in France's overseas territories, as well as on pre-2011 cars in mainland France. The difference is because hotter climates, such as in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, make the airbags more unstable. Of the 18 French deaths attributed to the airbags, 16 have been in the overseas territories. The number of affected vehicles is put at 1.7 million. The ministry said owners of a further 800,000 post-2011 cars on the mainland should report to their dealers and have their airbags changed. The measure is a major step-up from the initial reaction to the Reims tragedy, which was to immobilise only certain Citroën vehicles – the CS3 and DS3. "This decision should send a clear and firm message to the manufacturers, and at the same time encourage owners to have their vehicles checked as soon as possible," the ministry said. The move risks causing serious disruption to families, a few weeks ahead of summer holidays. The ministry said all drivers affected by order should be able to access free replacement vehicles until their airbags are changed. In a statement last week, car-maker Stellantis — which produces the C3 and DS3 — said it was "committed to acting quickly and with the utmost transparency" to provide its customers with a solution. It is thought that 35 people have been killed by Takata airbags around the world, and some 100 million vehicles have been recalled in various countries. The scandal was mainly focused in the US and has belatedly hit Europe over the last two years. The UK arm of Stellantis also issued a stop drive notice for its Citroen C3 and DS3 cars this week. Lawyers and victims' families met in Paris to discuss the possibilities of legal redress on Tuesday. "The rhythm of accidents is accelerating. Since January 2025 there has been a death every two months," lawyer Charles-Henri Coppet said. "It is urgent to force manufacturers to issue recalls and make sure they are properly carried out, otherwise there will be more deaths." "If my father had not had a Takata airbag, he would be alive today," Vicky – a woman from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe – told Le Figaro newspaper. Her father was killed in July 2024 when his airbag exploded. "There was no recall order out on his car. He had no idea he was driving a time-bomb." France's main consumers' association UFC-Que Choisir accused the government and manufacturers of complacency. "No measure has been taken by the manufacturers which reflects the urgency and gravity of the situation," said the association's president Marie-Amandine Stévenin. "Their risk analyses were obviously not reliable, because we are continuing to have accidents." — BBC
