Stellantis UK Announces Stop-Drive Action For Citroen C3 And DS 3 Equipped With Takata Airbags

Stellantis UK recently announced an immediate stop-drive action for all Citroën C3, and DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2019 equipped with Takata airbags. Owners of such vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when it is safe to do so.

Additionally, vehicles included in the new stop-drive action in the UK were part of an ongoing comprehensive recall campaign that started over a 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.

Whilst the company claims that there have been no reported instances in the UK, it has decided to deploy a stop-drive order for all impacted vehicles across Europe, including the UK. The company further stated that all affected customers will be notified by letter, or customers can check if their vehicle is affected and what actions are advised by using the VIN check tool on the Citroën UK website. The company further mentioned that if impacted, the customers should register their vehicle to enable the processing of their repair.

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Vehicles included in this action are the second-generation Citroën C3, manufactured between 2009 and 2016, Citroën DS 3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016 and DS Automobiles DS 3 manufactured between 2016 and 2019. Furthermore, Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plants to support this action and ensure the fastest and safest solution for each customer.