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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
France mandates recall of vehicles with Takata airbags, post-fatality
The French government has mandated the recall of an additional 800,000 vehicles equipped with Takata airbags in response to a recent fatality linked to a defective airbag. This is the 'biggest-ever product recall' in automotive history, which began eight years ago when Takata filed for bankruptcy protection, reported Reuters. The tragic incident in Reims has prompted French transport minister Philippe Tabarot to reassess risk analyses conducted by manufacturers and to implement immediate recall procedures with a stop-drive ban for all affected Citroën C3 and DS3 models. Tabarot announced that all vehicles with the Takata airbag technology must be recalled, regardless of their age. He further directed all manufacturers to instruct drivers in Corsica and other overseas departments to cease driving any vehicles with Takata airbags until they are fixed. This directive also applies to all vehicles produced up to 2011 in mainland France. Earlier, the government had indicated that vehicles manufactured between 1998 and 2019 from 30 different brands could be subject to recall. According to French government spokesperson Sophie Primas, the decision for an expanded recall was made as a precautionary measure. The representatives for Takata's current owner have not provided a statement regarding the expanded recall in France. Takata had previously announced that it anticipated recalling approximately 125 million vehicles globally by 2019. Earlier in the month, Stellantis enforced an immediate stop-drive action across Europe for certain Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicle models, citing concerns over Takata airbags. "France mandates recall of vehicles with Takata airbags, post-fatality" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
TimesLIVE
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
France orders extra 800,000 cars off the road over Takata airbag scandal
France is ordering an extra 800,000 cars with Takata airbags to be taken off the road, two weeks after a woman died in the northeastern town of Reims from injuries related to a faulty airbag. The move is the latest twist in the auto industry's biggest-ever product recall, eight years after the company at the centre of the crisis — Japan's Takata Corp — filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Japan. After her 2014 Citroën C3 was hit by a truck, the woman in Reims died when she was struck by a metal piece expelled by an airbag ejected from her car, the Reims prosecutor's office said. Citing the incident, French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said on Tuesday that all cars with the technology should be recalled, no matter how old they were. He also ordered all manufacturers to tell drivers in Corsica and other overseas departments to stop driving vehicles with the Takata airbags, whatever their production year, until they are repaired, and issued the same order for all cars with such equipment produced until 2011 in mainland France. The government had previously said vehicles built between 1998 and 2019, from 30 brands, could potentially be recalled. According to a ministry estimate based on carmaker data, the expanded recall will bring the total to 2.5-million. Within that total, the ministry has doubled the number of compulsory recalls — so-called 'stop drive' orders — to 1.7-million. French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on Wednesday the expanded recall was being undertaken 'out of an abundance of caution'. Takata, which was mainly acquired by a Chinese-owned, US-based company, said at the time of its bankruptcy filing that it had recalled or expected to recall about 125-million vehicles worldwide by 2019.
North Wales Chronicle
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
Citroen C3 drivers told ‘stop driving' due to airbag fault
The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a 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. 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. 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.' 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. You will need the vehicle identification number (VIN). You can find this: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said on Friday (June 20) that learner drivers can 'claim a refund if they have to change or cancel their driving test at short notice' because of the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 cars. If you intend to take the test in a Citroën C3 or DS3, check if it's affected on the Citroën website. Recommended reading: How you could get a roadside fine amid new DVSA changes HMRC How is car tax changing on April 1 2025 for drivers? DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 'Do not drive your car until it has been repaired if it's affected,' the DVSA states. 'You will need to get your car repaired before you can drive it again. This includes using it for your driving test.' Those affected can apply for a refund for their driving test by 11.59pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Rhyl Journal
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
Citroen C3 drivers told ‘stop driving' due to airbag fault
The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a 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. 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. 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.' 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. You will need the vehicle identification number (VIN). You can find this: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said on Friday (June 20) that learner drivers can 'claim a refund if they have to change or cancel their driving test at short notice' because of the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 cars. If you intend to take the test in a Citroën C3 or DS3, check if it's affected on the Citroën website. Recommended reading: How you could get a roadside fine amid new DVSA changes HMRC How is car tax changing on April 1 2025 for drivers? DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 'Do not drive your car until it has been repaired if it's affected,' the DVSA states. 'You will need to get your car repaired before you can drive it again. This includes using it for your driving test.' Those affected can apply for a refund for their driving test by 11.59pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
South Wales Guardian
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Citroen C3 drivers told ‘stop driving' due to airbag fault
The vehicles affected are second-generation Citroen C3s produced from 2009 to 2016 and first-generation DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019. The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a 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. 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. 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.' 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. You will need the vehicle identification number (VIN). You can find this: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said on Friday (June 20) that learner drivers can 'claim a refund if they have to change or cancel their driving test at short notice' because of the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 cars. If you intend to take the test in a Citroën C3 or DS3, check if it's affected on the Citroën website. Recommended reading: How you could get a roadside fine amid new DVSA changes HMRC How is car tax changing on April 1 2025 for drivers? DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 'Do not drive your car until it has been repaired if it's affected,' the DVSA states. 'You will need to get your car repaired before you can drive it again. This includes using it for your driving test.' Those affected can apply for a refund for their driving test by 11.59pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
