Citroën issues urgent ‘Stop Driving’ recall for older C3 and DS 3 models

Owners of 2009-2019 vehicles with Takata airbags advised to cease driving immediately due to safety concerns

Citroën issues urgent ‘Stop Driving’ recall for older C3 and DS 3 models

Citroën, under the Stellantis group, has issued an urgent “stop driving” recall for specific Citroën Mk2 C3s and Mk1 DS 3s manufactured between 2009 and 2019 in the UK. This alert includes both the Citroën DS 3 and later versions sold under the separate DS brand.

The recall follows a recent fatal incident in Reims, France, where a 37-year-old woman died after a faulty Takata airbag in her 2014 Citroën C3 exploded. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot subsequently called for all affected C3 and DS3 vehicles with Takata airbags to be removed from the roads. While Citroën had previously recalled some of these vehicles, only about 70% of 690,000 affected cars in France had their airbags replaced. Citroën’s director Xavier Chardon later confirmed a Europe-wide “stop-drive” order to expedite repairs.

Affected C3 and DS 3 owners will be notified by letter. Stellantis urges owners to ensure their address and contact details with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are current to receive communications promptly. Motorists can also use the Citroën UK website to check if their vehicle is affected by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Stellantis UK is urging owners of affected vehicles to register for an immediate airbag repair online or by contacting their recall helpline or Citroën customer care. The company states it is “mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plants” to ensure repairs are carried out as quickly as possible, reiterating its commitment to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly.

Faulty Takata airbags were responsible for the largest vehicle recall in history in 2017, impacting over 100 million vehicles globally across numerous brands. The defect involves inflators that can rupture with excessive force upon deployment. This recent announcement comes as other car brands with Takata airbags from 2001-2018 have also issued recalls. Since 2016, France has recorded at least 29 airbag-related incidents, including 17 fatalities.

Source: The Sun

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