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Ds Automobiles - DS3 Crossback

Official notice

27 Mar 2026

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Ds Automobiles - DS3 Crossback. There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. Published 2026-03-27.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

SR/00843/26

Official notice

2026-03-27

The hazard

There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

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Affected products

Product 1

Passenger car

Product 2

DS3 Crossback

Risk / hazard

There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Where it was sold

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

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Ds Automobiles.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Fire

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

SR/00843/26

Classification

Serious risk — Fire

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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