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Passenger car (Citroën C3) - Repair
Official notice
17 Nov 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Citroën C3) - Repair. Defect in the engine control unit. ■ Defective component details: Inappropriate engine control unit software sets the engine speed too high in the safe mode activated when an accelerator pedal malfunction is detected. When this safe mode activates, unintended acceleration while driving or in other circumstances may cause a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian. Also, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the shift selector in D while this safe mode is active, the parking brake may be unable to hold the vehicle, allowing it to move under its own power. Published 2023-11-17.
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(Notification number) 外-3706
Recall number
外-3706
Official notice
2023-11-17
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the engine control unit. ■ Defective component details: Inappropriate engine control unit software sets the engine speed too high in the safe mode activated when an accelerator pedal malfunction is detected. When this safe mode activates, unintended acceleration while driving or in other circumstances may cause a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian. Also, if the driver leaves the vehicle with the shift selector in D while this safe mode is active, the parking brake may be unable to hold the vehicle, allowing it to move under its own power.
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Brand: Citroën. Contact: Stellantis ジャパン株式会社.
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