Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 19 Mar 2026
SR/00841/26
CITROEN passenger car recalled over fire risk
EU authorities recalled this product (CITROEN passenger car) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Passenger car. C3 V5: VIN: VR7CCHPX8RT150260 - VR7CCHPXXTT018589. C3 AIRCROSS V3: VIN: VR7CGHPY9PT754846 - VR7CGHPYXTT018637. C4 V3: VIN: VR7BAHPYHPE060675 - VR7BAHPY9TE005217. C4X: VIN: VR7BDHPYHPE060725 - VR7BDHPY3TE005267.
- Brand
- CITROEN
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- C3 AIRCROSS V3: 22.02.2024 – 22.12.2025, C3 V5: 22.11.2024 - 22.12.2025, C4 V3: 04.10.2023 – 12.01.2026, C4X: 25.10.2023 – 12.01.2026
- Made in
- France
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Fire
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00841/26
View official notice ↗
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