Takata airbags: models affected by recalls at Stellantis

Almost three months after Citroën launched a large-scale recall, the replacement of potentially dangerous airbags continues. An operation almost unprecedented in Europe, as it prohibits the owners concerned from using their vehicle until this safety element is replaced, which could be activated and injure, or even kill, the driver if it is activated untimely.

This “Stop Drive” recall so far only affects Citroën C3 and DS3 models manufactured between 2009 and 2019 with an identified increased risk, particularly in “hot and humid” areas. The recalled models are therefore located in the southern half of France.

Please note that if your model is affected, Citroën or DS will be required to contact you by registered mail. Indeed, during the period in question, some series were equipped with these airbags identified as dangerous and supplied at the time by the Japanese equipment manufacturer Takata. If in doubt, you can enter your vehicle identification number (VIN, in the E mark on the registration document) on the manufacturers’ websites, such as Citroën here.

Priority recovery for C3 and DS3

Models affected by this “Stop Drive” recall:

• HE Citroën C3 produced between April 9, 2009 and February 20, 2017 (C3 II from 2009 to 2016 and C3 III from 2016)
• HE DS3 produced between 26 June 2009 and 30 May 2019 (DS was spun off from Citroën on 1 June 2014 with badging that moved from chevrons to a logo specific to the French premium brand Stellantis).

Other preventive reminders at Stellantis

Stellantis also issued a precautionary recall for other models in June. It does not require you to stop driving the vehicle, as most of the recalls carried out since the start of the Takata scandal have done. The affected models according to L’Argus:

• HE Citroën C4 produced between September 29, 2010 and February 10, 2017
• HE DS4 produced between September 29, 2010 and February 10, 2017
• HE DS5 produced between September 29, 2010 and February 10, 2017

Opel is also affected by a similar recall, with a European recall sheet mentioning:

• HE Opel Astra produced between January 3, 2005 and June 11, 2014
• HE Opel Vectra produced between July 4, 200 and October 10, 2008
• HE Opel Meriva produced between February 5, 2009 and March 24, 2017
• HE Opel Cascada produced between May 8, 2012 and August 22, 2018
• HE Opel Mokka produced between December 15, 2011 and June 6, 2018
• HE Opel Signum produced between February 16, 2005 and June 19, 2008
• HE Opel Astra produced between February 24, 2009 and August 23, 2018
• HE Opel Zafira produced between February 25, 2011 and July 26, 2016

The first reports of faulty Takata airbags date back to 2008 in the United States. A well-known problem that has also been the subject of numerous vehicle recalls in France.