C3 V4 C-Elysée
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00028/22 |
| Brand | Citroën |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Model Number | C3 V4 (B618) e2*2007/46*0003*64 C Elysée e2*2007/46*0225*16 |
| Published | 7 January 2022 |
Risk Description
The outer pinion of the right driveshaft may break due to lack of heat treatment during the manufacture of the part which may lead to a break in the transmission shaft. The engine will still run, but there is no torque transmission to the drive wheels increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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: 29/11/2021
Product Description
Passenger car