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Metro
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Metro
More than 80,000 Citroen cars recalled over 'potentially fatal' airbag fault
Drivers of Citroen C3s and DS3s have been ordered to stop driving their cars immediately over a potentially dangerous airbag fault. The French firm's manufacturers Stellantis have issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a 37-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries caused by an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3 in Reims, France, last year. As a result, around 82,000 C3 and DS3 models have been removed from the road across France. It comes after Ford recalled nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a risk of passengers including children getting trapped in the back seat. The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The vehicles use Takata airbag systems, which could be faulty. However, Stellantis UK said that there were no reported incidents of faults in the UK, but it has decided to take action regardless, saying: 'This decision underscores the Company's unwavering commitment to customer safety.' The car manufacturer in a recent statement said: 'Stellantis UK is mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plant to support this action to ensure the fastest, safest and most convenient solution for each customer. 'Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' More Trending Owners will be contacted by letter, or they can check whether their car is affected by using the VIN check tool on Citroen's website. The fatal crash happened in the French city of Reims on June 11. The airbag, meant to protect drivers in the event of a collision, exploded, causing 'very serious injuries' leading to her death, prosecutor François Schneider is quoted as saying in Le Monde. A manslaughter investigation has been opened. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Just gorgeous': Your favourite European islands that aren't in Greece MORE: Nearly 200,000 Ford vehicles recalled over risk of passengers getting trapped MORE: Map shows where Oxford plans UK's first congestion charge in 20 years
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand issues ‘stop driving immediately' recall after 700,000 motors in France – check if you're affected
This dangerous defect has also been found in other popular car brands 'DON'T DRIVE' Major car brand issues 'stop driving immediately' recall after 700,000 motors in France – check if you're affected Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR carmaker has recalled thousands of motors due to a defect that could prove deadly. Owners of popular Citroën models - built between 2009 and 2019 - have been warned to stop driving their cars immediately. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Mk2 Citroën C3s built from 2009 to 2019 have been recalled in France after a deadly accident involving a faulty airbag Credit: Citroen 4 Citroen DS3 built from 2009 to 2019 have also been recalled Credit: Citroen 4 Citroen Mk1 DS 3s built from 2009 to 2019 are also part of the urgent recall Credit: Citroen Stellantis has told all owners of 2009-2019 Citroën Mk1 DS 3s and Mk2 Citroën C3s in the UK to stop driving their cars immediately. This includes both the Citroën DS 3 and later examples of the supermini - sold solely under the DS brand. It comes a week after a driver died after the Takata airbag in her 2014 Citroën C3 exploded. The 37-year-old woman in Reims, France, suffered fatal injuries - prompting the recall of the popular car model. France's Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called for all C3 and DS3 vehicles with Takata airbags to be taken off the road on Tuesday. French carmaker Citroën had already recalled the affected cars - replacing airbags in just under 70 percent of the 690,000 vehicles. But Tabarot said the company's response had been 'unacceptable and scandalous' and had 'not matched the scale of the risk'. Citroën's new director Xavier Chardon later told AFP the brand would be placing all affected cars across Europe under a "stop-drive" order "to speed up repairs". Affected C3 and DS 3 owners will be informed by letter, said Stellantis. The company is urging owners to check their address and contact details with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are up to date - so they can be reached without delay. Ford Recalls 148,000 Vehicles: Fire & Crash Risks Explained Motorists can also use the Citroën UK website to check if their car is affected - using a vehicle identification number (VIN) search. Stellantis UK has urged owners of affected vehicles to register for an airbag repair immediately. This can be done online or by calling either the company's recall helpline or Citroën customer care. Stellantis said it is 'mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plants' to ensure the repairs take place as quickly as possible. It added: 'Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' Faulty Takata airbags were responsible for the largest vehicle recall in history. Taking place in 2017, the recall affected over 100 million vehicles worldwide across multiple car brands - including Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan and Stellantis. The airbags, manufactured by Japanese company Takata Corporation, were found to have defective inflators that could explode with excessive force during deployment. It comes as numerous other car models with Takata airbags - sold between 2001 and 2018 - have been urged not to use their vehicles. These include models such as the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Mercedes A-Class II, and the Mercedes C-Class II and III. The new announcement came in April as at least 29 airbag-related incident have been recorded in France - including 17 deaths - since 2016. Meanwhile, Ford is recalling over a million cars after discovering a software glitch that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 1,075,299 vehicles across the UK and worldwide. The problem involves rear view cameras freezing or failing to display properly when the vehicle is put into reverse. The American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the fault, warning: 'A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.' Ford has acknowledged the issue, confirming that there have been no reported injuries linked to the fault so far.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand issues ‘stop driving immediately' recall after 700,000 motors in France – check if you're affected
A MAJOR carmaker has recalled thousands of motors due to a defect that could prove deadly. Owners of popular Citroën models - built between 2009 and 2019 - have been warned to stop driving their cars immediately. Advertisement 4 Mk2 Citroën C3s built from 2009 to 2019 have been recalled in France after a deadly accident involving a faulty airbag Credit: Citroen 4 Citroen DS3 built from 2009 to 2019 have also been recalled Credit: Citroen 4 Citroen Mk1 DS 3s built from 2009 to 2019 are also part of the urgent recall Credit: Citroen Stellantis has told all owners of 2009-2019 Citroën Mk1 DS 3s and Mk2 Citroën C3s in the UK to stop driving their cars immediately. This includes both the Citroën DS 3 and later examples of the supermini - sold solely under the DS brand. It comes a week after a driver died after the Takata airbag in her 2014 Citroën C3 exploded. The 37-year-old woman in Reims, France, suffered fatal injuries - prompting the recall of the popular car model. Advertisement Read more on motors France's Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot called for all C3 and DS3 vehicles with Takata airbags to be taken off the road on Tuesday. French carmaker Citroën had already recalled the affected cars - replacing airbags in just under 70 percent of the 690,000 vehicles. But Tabarot said the company's response had been 'unacceptable and scandalous' and had 'not matched the scale of the risk'. Citroën's new director Xavier Chardon later told AFP the brand would be placing all affected cars across Europe under a "stop-drive" order "to speed up repairs". Advertisement Most read in Motors Affected C3 and DS 3 owners will be informed by letter, said Stellantis. The company is urging owners to check their address and contact details with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are up to date - so they can be reached without delay. Ford Recalls 148,000 Vehicles: Fire & Crash Risks Explained Motorists can also use the Stellantis UK has urged owners of affected vehicles to register for an airbag repair immediately. Advertisement This can be done online or by calling either the company's recall helpline or Citroën customer care. Stellantis said it is 'mobilising its full network of suppliers, retailers and manufacturing plants' to ensure the repairs take place as quickly as possible. It added: 'Stellantis remains fully committed to acting swiftly, transparently, and responsibly in addressing this issue.' Faulty Takata airbags were responsible for the largest vehicle recall in history. Advertisement Taking place in 2017, the recall affected over 100 million vehicles worldwide across multiple car brands - including Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan and Stellantis. The airbags, manufactured by Japanese company Takata Corporation, were found to have defective inflators that could explode with excessive force during deployment. It comes as These include models such as the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Corolla, Mercedes A-Class II, and the Mercedes C-Class II and III. Advertisement The new announcement came in April as at least 29 airbag-related incident have been recorded in France - including 17 deaths - since 2016. Meanwhile, The recall affects 1,075,299 vehicles across the UK and worldwide. The problem involves rear view cameras freezing or failing to display properly when the vehicle is put into reverse. Advertisement The American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the fault, warning: 'A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.' Ford has acknowledged the issue, confirming that there have been no reported injuries linked to the fault so far. 4 Ford is recalling over 1 million vehicles due to a software glitch in the SYNC 4 infotainment system Credit: Getty
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Stellantis asks for thousands of Citroën cars with faulty airbags to be removed from roads
Stellantis has asked for 82,000 Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles in France with faulty Takata airbags to be removed from roads, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, one week after a woman in Reims died from injuries sustained by an airbag in a 2014 Citroën C3. All C3 and DS3 vehicles produced between 2014 and 2019 are subject to the "stop drive" recall, the spokesperson said. To date, the company has repaired 481,000 cars in France with the airbags out of 690,000. The French transport ministry had requested for all Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles subject to a Takata airbag recall to be removed from the roads after the June 11 accident.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
C3 Solutions Releases Insightful White Paper on Today's Automotive Supply Chain Challenges
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C3 Solutions, a leading provider of yard management and dock scheduling software, has released a timely new white paper examining the ongoing disruptions impacting automotive supply chains in North America. Titled 'Driving Through Disruption" the paper addresses critical challenges industry leaders face in a time marked by uncertainty and rapid change. Rethink your supply chain strategies and prepare for ongoing volatility. By asking the right questions, this white paper challenges conventional thinking and invites decision-makers to rethink their supply chain strategies. It dives into the evolving realities automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers are confronting; from geopolitical shifts and trade policy shocks to production bottlenecks and cost pressures. The report avoids overused industry cliches and instead offers a thought-provoking look at what resilience really requires in 2025. "For years, the automotive supply chain has been a marvel of just-in-time precision and cross-border collaboration. But in today's environment, the rules have changed, and they're still changing," said Frank Couture, Automotive Account Manager for C3 Solutions. Acknowledging that ongoing disruptions are now common, C3 Solutions urges a shift from reactive responses to proactive strategies. Key themes discussed include automation, inventory visibility, supplier diversification, and smarter logistics management, all presented to encourage awareness and dialogue without overwhelming readers with technical details. "We're not here to fearmonger,'' Couture added. "We're here to encourage reflection. Leaders across the automotive supply chain need to take a step back, reframe their assumptions, and prepare to operate in a state of ongoing volatility." 'Driving Through Disruption" offers a preview of the conversations many executives are already having behind closed doors, but in a format designed to provoke broader industry engagement. It also hints at how innovative technologies, like Ai-Driven dock and yard management systems, can give businesses the edge they need to stay agile when timelines shift, and priorities change overnight. The full white paper is now available for download on C3's website here. C3 invites supply chain professionals and logistics strategists to explore the insights within and join the conversation on building a more resilient future. About C3 Solutions In 2025, C3 Solutions proudly celebrates 25 years of empowering businesses with innovative supply chain and logistics solutions. As a world leader in yard management and dock scheduling software, C3 Solutions has partnered with organizations across 15 countries to optimize their logistics operations with secure, reliable, and innovative solutions. With a quarter-century of proven expertise and a commitment to continuous innovation, C3 Solutions remains dedicated to helping its customers achieve operational excellence.
