The ‘stop-drive’ discover has been prolonged to scores extra UK drivers after a earlier recall affected tens of hundreds
Motorists of some fashions of Citroen vehicles have been issued with an pressing discover to cease driving them now. The newest directive from the motoring large has been given to 10,000 extra drivers following one in June which affected 96,000 car homeowners.
The recall at first of the summer season was for C3 and DS3 fashions manufactured between 2009 and 2019 which have been deemed unfit to drive as a consequence of a fault with the airbag system. And now hundreds extra motorists have been advised to cease driving their vehicles now.
The French automotive producer has issued an up to date communication relating to the pressing cease drive recall affecting sure C3, C4, DS3, DS4, and DS5 fashions as a consequence of a fault with the airbag system.
The crimson bordered letters have been despatched to affected drivers on August 12.
That is Cash reported that the order was the very best stage ‘code crimson’ recall, one thing not often issued within the UK. It got here after a French driver was killed earlier in June when a minor collision precipitated her airbag to deploy and despatched shrapnel into her head inflicting deadly accidents.
Now motoring consultants at Blackcircles have warned Citroen drivers to cease driving instantly in the event that they obtain this letter.
This newest recall impacts the next fashions:
- Second-generation Citroën C3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016
- Citroën DS 3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016
- DS Vehicles DS 3 manufactured between 2016 and 2019
- Citroën C4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
- Citroën DS4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
- Citroën DS5 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
Jay Kennedy, Content material Specialist at Blackcircles, explains what a cease drive recall is. He mentioned: “A cease drive recall is a kind of security recall issued when a car is discovered to have a defect that poses a major security danger, requiring homeowners to cease driving it instantly.
“This might be as a consequence of a fault from the car producer, a element provider, or a difficulty found throughout routine inspections or client experiences. These defects are normally extreme, affecting important methods like brakes, steering, or airbags, and will result in severe damage or accidents if the car continues to be pushed.”
Blackcircles hammered house that stop-drive remembers should not suggestions and as a substitute are pressing directives. He additionally identified that it will probably see you fined and even banned.
They mentioned: “The car shouldn’t be pushed beneath any circumstances till it has been repaired, even when it seems to be functioning usually.”
Jay added: “Cease-drive remembers aren’t simply routine warnings – they sign a severe security danger that have to be addressed instantly. Should you obtain a cease drive recall, it’s best to contact your native dealership or producer promptly and schedule a restore.
“You must also contact your insurance coverage firm and comply with their directions.”
“Driving a cease drive security obtained automotive is extraordinarily harmful, and may price you as much as £2,500 in fines. The DVSA enforces the rule, and drivers may obtain three factors on their license and a driving ban relying on the severity of the offence.”
With the extra fashions now added, the whole variety of Citroens impacted is 106,000. Stellantis, Citroen’s father or mother firm claims that ‘greater than 66,000’ C3 and DS3 fashions have had their alternative airbags fitted so far.
A Citroen spokesperson advised the PA Information Company: “So far, greater than 66,000 automobiles have had their new alternative airbags fitted. We forecast that almost all of buyer automobiles may have their new alternative airbags fitted by the top of September, with the remaining instances dealt with as swiftly as attainable throughout the coming weeks.
“As well as, Stellantis has proactively determined to increase the stop-drive to incorporate extra Citroen C4 (2010-2011), DS4 (2010-2011), and DS5 (2010-2013) automobiles. Within the UK, this quantities to a further 9,968 automobiles.”
