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Citroën C3 (A5 Series), Citroën C4 (B7 Series), Citroën DS3, Citroën DS4, Citroën DS5

Official notice

8 Aug 2018

Last checked

8 Aug 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Citroën C3 (A5 Series), Citroën C4 (B7 Series), Citroën DS3, Citroën DS4, Citroën DS5. In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-08-08.

What to do now

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Citroën dealership or Citroën Australia head office directly via the website at http://www.citroen.com.au/takata-recall-information/ or at recall@citroen.com.au to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Citroën Australia's VIN look-up tool at http://www.citroen.com.au/takata-recall-information/ or contact Citroën Australia on 1300 783 994 or contact their preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Recall number

927c01be-894f-4931-a341-dce18a2598e5

Official notice

2018-08-08

The hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

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Affected products

Product 1

Citroën C3 (A5 Series) MY2009-2014 Driver's & passenger's airbag Citroën C4 (B7 Series) MY2010-2015 Driver's airbag Citroën DS3 MY2009-2016 Driver's & passenger's airbag Citroën DS4 MY2011-2015 Driver's airbag Citroën DS5 MY2011-2015 Driver's airbag Affected vehicles were imported and distributed in Australia by Sime Darby Motors and Ateco Automotive between 2009 and 2016.

Risk / hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

927c01be-894f-4931-a341-dce18a2598e5

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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