C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5
C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5 was recalled on 22 December 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/03128/23. Injuries risk reported by France. The structure of the inflator in the front driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate.
| Alert Number | A12/03128/23 |
| Brand | Citroen, DS |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Model Number | C3 : e11*2007/46*0113*01 e11*2007/46*0113*02 e11*2007/46*0113*04 à 06 e2*2007/46*0003*00 à 06, e2*2007/46*0003*08à 28, e2*2007/46*0003*29à 38, e2*2007/46*0003*44 et 45,, C3 : e2*2007/46*0060*00 à 04, e2*2007/46*0060*07 à 10, e2*2007/46*0060*12 à 16, e24*2007/46*0019*00 à 04, e24*2007/46*0028*03 et 04 , C4 : e2*2007/46*0040*00 à 05, e2*2007/46*0040*07, e2*2007/46*0040*11 et 12, e2*2007/46*0040*14 à 18, e2*2007/46*0040*20 à 24, e2*2007/46*0040*27 à 30, e2*2007/46*0079*00, e2*2007/46*0079*03 à 07,, C4 : e2*2007/46*0079*09, e2*2007/46*0079*11, e2*2007/46*0079*16 et 17, e2/2007/46*0040*00, e24*2007/46*0027*00 e24*2007/46*0027*01 TR*2007/46*8360*00, DS3 : e2*2007/46*0003*01 à 03, e2*2007/46*0003*05 à 09, e2*2007/46*0003*11 à 25, e2*2007/46*0003*27, e2*2007/46*0003*29 à 45, e2*2007/46*0003*48, e2*2007/46*0003*50, e2*2007/46*0003*52 et 53, , DS3 : e2*KS07/46*0004*00 à 06, e2*KS07/46*0005*00 à 05, e24*2007/46*0028*00 à 04, DS4 : e2*2007/46*0040*04 à 13, e2*2007/46*0040*15 à 17, e2*2007/46*0040*20 à 29, e2*2007/46*0079*17, DS5 : e2*2007/46*0092*01 à 16, e2*2007/46*0093*02 à 05, e2*2007/46*0093*07, e2*2007/46*0093*10 à 12, e2*2007/46*0156*00 à 09, e2*2007/46*0156*11 |
| Published | 22 December 2023 |
Risk Description
The structure of the inflator in the front driver and passenger airbags can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/12/2023
Product Description
Passenger car
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.